France Deploys Troops and Bans TikTok Amidst New Caledonia Unrest Over Nickel Mine Controversy

France has responded to escalating unrest in New Caledonia by deploying troops and banning TikTok. The protests erupted following the arrest of an indigenous leader opposing a nickel mine, leading to violence and property damage. The French government aims to restore order, amid growing calls for independence from the Kanak community.