New Caledonia unrest: France sends forces to pacific island

New Caledonia unrest: France sends forces to pacific island

A major reinforcement operation is underway to bolster security forces in the French Pacific island territory of New Caledonia. The airlift of police and soldiers follows three nights of protests over electoral reform. Four people have died in the unrest, including a police officer.

Al Jazeera’s Andrew Simmons reports.

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