New Caledonia, a French territory in the South Pacific, has imposed a curfew and banned public gatherings following violent protests against a proposed constitutional change. The French High Commission has deployed security forces to quell the unrest and imposed restrictions in the capital, Noumea. The protests stem from concerns that the proposed amendment would dilute the pro-independence movement. The amendment aims to expand voting eligibility for French citizens in provincial elections, leading to tensions and clashes. The territory's voter rolls have been frozen since 2007, and the amendment would significantly increase the number of eligible voters. The situation is ongoing.