Protests flare up in New Caledonia as France detains activists
Protests in New Caledonia have flared up after seven pro-independence activists were detained and taken to France for their alleged role orchestrating riots against a controversial voting reform bill.
New Caledonia Indigenous independence leader transferred to mainland France for pretrial detention
New Caledonia’s public prosecutor says a pro-independence leader in the French Pacific territory has been transferred to a prison facility in mainland France to await trial for his alleged role in a recent deadly unrest.
Protests in French territory New Caledonia flare up again
After a period of relative calm, renewed unrest in France's Pacific territory New Caledonia erupted overnight, with several buildings and vehicles being torched, authorities said on Monday. The French High Commission said the "night was turbulent" and marked by unrest throughout the mainland and the nearby islands of Île des Pins and Maré.
New Caledonia independence activists deported to prisons in France
The deportations, in an operation clearly planned at the top levels of the French state, further exposes Macron’s shift towards dictatorial rule.
New Caledonia independence group demands Indigenous leader’s release from custody in mainland France
A pro-independence movement in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia is demanding the “release and immediate return” of the Indigenous Kanak leader who was flown more than 10,000 miles to mainland France for pretrial detention.
Fresh unrest erupts in French territory of New Caledonia
A fresh surge of unrest hit the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, with several buildings set on fire overnight, including a police station and a town hall, authorities said Monday.The new spike in violence comes as France prepares to vote in historic legislative elections this weekend and support for the far-right surges across the country.
New Caledonia protests: Kanak independence leaders sent to mainland France
Protesters in New Caledonia say moving pro-independence leaders to mainland France has boosted their resolve and increased tension.
Violence flares in New Caledonia after detention of independence leader in France
Pro-independence protesters have renewed violent demonstrations across New Caledonia after the detention of seven indigenous leaders and activists in mainland France, the High Commission of the
Riot-stricken New Caledonia is empty of travellers. Businesses hope it can regain its place as a Pacific tourism jewel
Nestled between banana trees and palms on the outskirts of New Caledonia's capital, Anne Fonua's guesthouse and two tour ...
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New Caledonia activist says he is 'political prisoner' in France
An indigenous Kanak pro-independence activist from the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia said Monday that he ...
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New Caledonia Unrest Is a Wake-up Call for US Strategists
The recent uprising in the French territory, once an essential bastion of U.S. power projection, holds deeper meaning for ...
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Protests Revived in New Caledonia After Independence Activists Extradited to France for Prosecution
In New Caledonia, fresh protests have erupted after France extradited seven independence activists, including protest ...
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Violence returns to New Caledonia after activists sent to France
Violence has erupted again in New Caledonia pro-independence activists were flown to France by authorities. Protesters in the French Pacific territory burned police vehicles and blocked roads ...
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New Caledonia independence activist to be held in France
A pro-independence leader in the French Pacific territory New Caledonia will be held in France after being charged ...
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Turnout in critical snap elections in New Caledonia was around 32.39% at midday
The turnout rate in the legislative elections in France’s overseas territory of New Caledonia was 32.39% at midday, ...
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New Caledonia pro-independence movement on track to having its first MP
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