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Pacific civil society groups condemn ‘heavy-handed’ French crackdown over Kanaky unrest

May 19, 2024

Asia Pacific Report Pacific civil society and solidarity groups today stepped up their pressure on the French government, accusing it of a “heavy-handed” crackdown on indigenous Kanak protest in New Caledonia, comparing it to Indonesian security forces crushing West Papuan dissent. A state of emergency was declared last week, at least people have been killed ... <a title="Pacific civil society groups condemn ‘heavy-handed’ French crackdown over Kanaky unrest" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/05/19/pacific-civil-society-groups-condemn-heavy-handed-french-crackdown-over-kanaky-unrest/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific civil society groups condemn ‘heavy-handed’ French crackdown over Kanaky unrest">Read more</a>

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Pacific alliance condemns France over bid to ‘derail’ Kanaky decolonisation

May 1, 2024

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 quo” and denying the indigenous Kanak people their inalienable right to self-determination. The Pacific Regional Non-Governmental Organisations (PRNGOs) Alliance, representing some 15 groups, said in a statement that it reaffirmed ... <a title="Pacific alliance condemns France over bid to ‘derail’ Kanaky decolonisation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/05/01/pacific-alliance-condemns-france-over-bid-to-derail-kanaky-decolonisation/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific alliance condemns France over bid to ‘derail’ Kanaky decolonisation">Read more</a>