84 Australians Evacuated From New Caledonia via Military Planes

Published on May 22, 2024

The first flights carrying Australians returning home from New Caledonia after a week of deadly rioting landed in Brisbane on the night of May 21. This comes as French President Emmanuel Macron is making a surprise trip to the Pacific territory to deal with the unrest that resulted in six deaths and significant destruction to buildings and properties. A total of 108 people–84 Australians and 24 other nationals–were evacuated from New Caledonia via two Royal Australian Air Force planes. On May 22, Pacific Minister Pat Conroy provided an update on the rescue operation. “We’ve prioritised the elderly, the pregnant and the most vulnerable,” he told Nine News....

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