Macron tries to soothe New Caledonia uproar

The French president promised to delay a voting reform that prompted deadly riots in the Pacific territory

French President Emmanuel Macron greets police in New Caledonia
Many Indigenous voters in New Caledonia worry the new legislation would "dilute" their political voice
(Image credit: Ludovic Marin / Pool / AFP via Getty Images)

What happened

French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday he will not force through a controversial voting reform that sparked violence in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, leaving six people dead.

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Peter Weber, The Week US

Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.