NOUMEA: French forces smashed through about 60 roadblocks to clear the way from conflict-stricken New Caledonia's capital to the airport but have still not reopened the route, a top government official said on Sunday (May 19). And after
Burnt-out cars scattered along the main road from New Caledonia 's capital, Noumea, to the airport where French forces have launched a major operation to regain control. NOUMEA: French forces smashed through about 60 roadblocks to clear the way from conflict-stricken New Caledonia 's capital to the airport but have still not reopened the route, a top government official said on Sunday .
The local government estimates around 3,200 people are either stuck in New Caledonia or unable to return there from abroad since flights have been cancelled. But the official added that the route was full of wrecks of cars, burned wood and metal which had only been cleared at 15 of the roadblocks. Le Franc said the road was also damaged in several places.
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