Tag: Nouméa Accord
Pacific alliance condemns France over bid to ‘derail’ Kanaky decolonisation
Asia Pacific Report
A Pacific civil society alliance has condemned French neocolonial policies in Kanaky New Caledonia, saying Paris is set on “maintaining the status...
French security forces in Nouméa ahead of two opposing political marches
By Patrick Decloitre
Security forces reinforcements were sent from France ahead of two rival marches in the capital Nouméa today, at the same time and...
Violent clashes in New Caledonia as tensions rise over nickel pact
By Patrick Decloitre
Fresh clashes in New Caledonia have erupted in the suburbs of Nouméa between security forces and pro-independence protesters who oppose a nickel...
FLNKS mayor wins run-off poll to take unprecedented French Senate seat
By Nic Maclellan
In a major electoral upset, Kanak independence politician Robert Xowie has won one of Kanaky New Caledonia’s two seats in the French...
Macron to ditch Noumea Accord for self-determination and impose new statute for New Caledonia
By Eleisha Foon
French president Emmanuel Macron says he will forge ahead with processing a new statute for New Caledonia, replacing the 1998 Noumea Accord.
New...
French minister says FLNKS ‘willing to discuss’ election roll changes
By Walter Zweifel
New Caledonia’s pro-independence parties are prepared to negotiate changes to the provincial electoral rolls, according to French Overseas Minister Gerald Darmanin.
On his...