NOUMEA, France — A military transport aircraft landed in riot-hit New Caledonia to evacuate trapped tourists on Tuesday, the first rescue flight since looting, arson and deadly gunfire enveloped the French Pacific territory eight days ago.
Australia and New Zealand are sending an initial batch of planes to New Caledonia 's domestic Noumea Magenta airport, where Agence France-Presse correspondents saw the first Australian C-130 Hercules aircraft land and several coaches waiting.'Passengers are being prioritized based on need. We continue to work on further flights,' Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on social media, announcing two initial flights.
Smoke rises in the distance as a burnt vehicle and roadblock barricades are seen on a road near the Montravel area of Noumea, capital of France’s Pacific territory of New Caledonia, on May 21, 2024. AFP PHOTONew Zealand is sending one military plane to repatriate '50 passengers with the most pressing needs' to Auckland, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said.
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