Australia and New Zealand evacuate scores of citizens from New Caledonia

Repatriated Australian travelers react as they arrive from New Caledonia to Brisbane International Airport (David Clark/AP)

Wed, 22 May, 2024 - 06:35

Associated Press reporters

The Australian military has flown 115 passengers on two flights from the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia and a French government flight was expected to evacuate another 100 stranded passengers on Wednesday, an Australian government minister said.

Six people have been killed, including two police officers, and hundreds have been injured during recent armed clashes, looting and arson in New Caledonia.