Tag: protests
Flashback: Betrayal of Kanaky decolonisation by Paris risks return to dark days
France has declared a state of emergency for 12 days on the Pacific territory of New Caledonia — New Zealand’s closest neighbour — after...
Violence erupts in New Caledonia as independence supporters oppose legislation in Paris
Macron’s plan has backfired. But there can be no sustainable solution without cooperation of all parties, writes a former Australian diplomat in New Caledonia.
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Palestine protesters stage Gaza ‘die-in’ as leaders call for step up in boycotts
By David Robie
A score of Palestine solidarity protesters draped themselves in white shrouds with mock blood in a sombre “die-in” demonstration at Te Komitanga...
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...
USP faces a ‘gathering storm’ over leadership and a looming strike
Asia Pacific Report
The University of the South Pacific — one of only two regional universities in the world — is facing a “gathering storm”...
NZ protesters call for expulsion of Israeli ambassador over Gaza atrocities
By David Robie
A leader of one of New Zealand’s main Palestine solidarity groups today called on the government to expel the Israeli ambassador and...