New Rules in Place as French Officials Aim to Curb Violence in New Caledonia

Australia’s Consul-General in New Caledonia has confirmed that the French and Australian governments are working together to bring more Australians home, as a number of new security measures are introduced on the island territory. The French government says it is planning to introduce a set of rules to help maintain order in the region amid days of violence, rioting, and looting. Gatherings will be banned, as will the transport of weapons and sale of alcohol, under the new conditions set to be imposed in the region. A 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew will remain in place until the end of the emergency period is declared....