Macron says French police to remain inriot-hit New Caledonia | BBC News

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President Emmanuel Macron has vowed that Frenchpolice forces will remain for "as long as necessary" inNew Caledonia, as he arrived in the riot-plaguedFrench Pacific territory.

Mr Macron said the 3,000-strong force deployed fromFrance would stay put - even during the Paris Summer Olympics if required.

Six people, including two police officers, have beenkilled and hundreds injured in the riots triggered by acontroversial electoral reform proposed last week.

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