One person shot dead in New Caledonia riots: Report

The riots took place after France's National Assembly approved changes to voting rules in the Pacific island on Tuesday evening

A damaged building is seen as rioters protest against plans to allow more people to take part in local elections in the French-ruled territory, which indigenous Kanak protesters reject, in Noumea, New Caledonia.

Credit:  Lilou Garrido Navarro Kherachi/via Reuters

Paris: One person was shot dead as riots continued in New Caledonia after France's National Assembly approved changes to voting rules in the Pacific island on Tuesday evening, BFM TV reported on Wednesday, citing the High Commissioner for New Caledonia.