French police to remain in riot-hit territory, says Macron

ReutersPresident Macron said restoring peace was the “absolute priority”President Emmanuel Macron has vowed that French police forces will remain for “as long as necessary” in New Caledonia, as he arrived in the riot-plagued French Pacific territory.Mr Macron said the 3,000-strong force deployed from France would stay put – even during the Paris Summer Olympics if required.Six people, including two police officers, have been killed and hundreds injured in the riots triggered by a controversial electoral reform proposed last week.Indigenous Kanaks say the political influence of native…