Tag: France in Pacific
Ben Bohane: Umaenupne and Umaeneg – isles of the Resting God
In the great expanse of oceans, a number of small, remote islands are having their moment in the spotlight. From the Chagos islands to...
Pro-independence FLNKS ‘unequivocally’ reject latest agreement for New Caledonia
By Patrick Decloitre
The signing of a new agreement on New Caledonia’s political and financial future has triggered a fresh wave of reactions from across...
‘Profound distrust’ in France, says Pacific people’s mission report calling for new Kanaky negotiations
Asia Pacific Report
A Pacific people’s mission to Kanaky New Caledonia was repeatedly confronted with a “profound sense of distrust” in the French state’s role...
David Robie condemns ‘callous’ health legacy of French, US nuclear bomb tests in Pacific
Asia Pacific Report
A journalist who was on the Rainbow Warrior voyage to Rongelap last night condemned France for its “callous” attack of an environmental...
Motarilavoa Hilda Lini – strong, passionate fighter for decolonisation, nuclear-free Pacific
By Stanley Simpson in Suva
I am saddened by the death of one of the most inspirational Pacific women and leaders I have worked with...
Tjibaou’s party unveils plan for New Caledonia’s future ‘independence’
By Patrick Decloitre
New Caledonia’s largest pro-independence party, the Union Calédonienne (UC), has unveiled the main outcome of its congress last month, including its plans...