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After a period of relative calm, renewed unrest in France’s Pacific territory New Caledonia erupted overnight, with several buildings and vehicles being torched, authorities said on Monday. The French High Commission said the “night was turbulent” and marked by unrest throughout the mainland and the nearby islands of Île des Pins and Maré. The commission said a police station and vehicles were set alight in Dumbea, north of the capital Nouméa. A fire was also lit at the Koumac town hall, while the Maré territorial brigade was attacked. One man was shot and injured, broadcaster France Info repo…

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