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May 16, 2024
RNZ Pacific Outgoing Secretary-General Henry Puna of the Pacific Islands Forum is “not surprised” with the violent unrest in New Caledonia which has shut down the French Pacific territory. New Caledonia has come to a virtual stop after three days of civil unrest, resulting in burning, shooting and looting, as leaders call for calm. French ... <a title="New Caledonia violence ‘unfortunate’ but ‘not surprising’, says Pacific Forum chief" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/05/16/new-caledonia-violence-unfortunate-but-not-surprising-says-pacific-forum-chief/" aria-label="Read more about New Caledonia violence ‘unfortunate’ but ‘not surprising’, says Pacific Forum chief">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2024
Macron’s plan has backfired. But there can be no sustainable solution without cooperation of all parties, writes a former Australian diplomat New Caledonia. ANALYSIS: By Denise Fisher Monday night saw demonstrations by independence supporters in New Caledonia erupt into serious violence for the first time since the 1980s civil disturbances. The mainly indigenous demonstrators were ... <a title="Violence erupts in New Caledonia as independence supporters oppose legislation in Paris" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/05/15/violence-erupts-in-new-caledonia-as-independence-supporters-oppose-legislation-in-paris/" aria-label="Read more about Violence erupts in New Caledonia as independence supporters oppose legislation in Paris">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2024
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk A group belonging to New Caledonia’s pro-independence movement, UNI (Union Nationale pour l’Indépendance), has released a communiqué saying they were “moved by and deplored the exactions and violence taking place“. UNI member of New Caledonia’s Northern provincial assembly Patricia Goa said the violent unrest “affects the ... <a title="New Caledonia unrest: Pro-independence calls for calm ‘to preserve peace’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/05/15/new-caledonia-unrest-pro-independence-calls-for-calm-to-preserve-peace/" aria-label="Read more about New Caledonia unrest: Pro-independence calls for calm ‘to preserve peace’">Read more</a>
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April 23, 2024
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk Security forces reinforcements were sent from France ahead of two rival marches in the capital Nouméa today, at the same time and only two streets away one from the other. One march, called by Union Calédonienne party (a component of the pro-independence FLNKS umbrella) and its ... <a title="French security forces in Nouméa ahead of two opposing marches today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/04/23/french-security-forces-in-noumea-ahead-of-two-opposing-marches-today/" aria-label="Read more about French security forces in Nouméa ahead of two opposing marches today">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2024
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist A pro-independence activist in New Caledonia is warning France to immediately halt its planned constitution amendments or face “war”. The call for a u-turn follows proposed constitutional changes to voting rights which could push the number of eligible anti-independence voters up. Pacific Independence Movement (le Mouvement des Océaniens indépendantistes) ... <a title="Pro-independence activist issues dire warning to France over Kanaky New Caledonia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/04/16/pro-independence-activist-issues-dire-warning-to-france-over-kanaky-new-caledonia/" aria-label="Read more about Pro-independence activist issues dire warning to France over Kanaky New Caledonia">Read more</a>
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April 13, 2024
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk Security forces reinforcements were sent from France ahead of two rival marches in the capital Nouméa today, at the same time and only two streets away one from the other. One march, called by Union Calédonienne party (a component of the pro-independence FLNKS umbrella) and its ... <a title="France security forces in Nouméa ahead of two opposing marches today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/04/13/france-security-forces-in-noumea-ahead-of-two-opposing-marches-today/" aria-label="Read more about France security forces in Nouméa ahead of two opposing marches today">Read more</a>
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April 4, 2024
ANALYSIS: By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific The French Senate has endorsed a Constitutional review project bearing significant modifications to the local electoral rules for New Caledonia, but with amendments. The text passed on Tuesday with 233 votes in favour and 99 against. It aims at modifying the conditions for French citizens to ... <a title="French Senate endorses new election rules for New Caledonia – but with amendments" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/04/04/french-senate-endorses-new-election-rules-for-new-caledonia-but-with-amendments/" aria-label="Read more about French Senate endorses new election rules for New Caledonia – but with amendments">Read more</a>
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March 8, 2024
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ French Pacific correspondent One of the main components of New Caledonia’s pro-independence FLNKS umbrella, the Union Calédonienne (UC), says it has now suspended all discussions with two pro-French parties until further notice. These are the Rassemblement and Les Loyalistes. Public broadcaster NC la 1ère has reported the bone of contention is ... <a title="Rift widens between New Caledonia’s pro-French and independence parties" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/08/rift-widens-between-new-caledonias-pro-french-and-independence-parties/" aria-label="Read more about Rift widens between New Caledonia’s pro-French and independence parties">Read more</a>
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July 25, 2023
By Eleisha Foon, journalist France has deployed Rafale jet fighters during a military ceremony in New Caledonia, marking President Emmanuel Macron’s first official day in the Pacific. Macron arrived in Noumea overnight on a visit aimed at bolstering his Indo-Pacific strategy and reaffirming France’s role in the region. The historic five-day trip includes a visit ... <a title="Macron in New Caledonia to bolster France’s Indo-Pacific strategy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/25/macron-in-new-caledonia-to-bolster-frances-indo-pacific-strategy/" aria-label="Read more about Macron in New Caledonia to bolster France’s Indo-Pacific strategy">Read more</a>
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June 19, 2023
By Finau Fonua, RNZ Pacific journalist New Caledonian Joe Xulue has made history by becoming the first person of Kanak heritage to graduate from Harvard University in the United States. During his graduation in Boston on June 6, he proudly wore the Kanak flag as he received a diploma in law — and photos of ... <a title="‘A win for all Kanak people’ says first indigenous Harvard graduate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/19/a-win-for-all-kanak-people-says-first-indigenous-harvard-graduate/" aria-label="Read more about ‘A win for all Kanak people’ says first indigenous Harvard graduate">Read more</a>
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June 15, 2023
By David Robie New Caledonia’s Kanak national liberation movement has told the UN Decolonisation Committee that France has “robbed” the indigenous people of their independence and has appealed for help. Magalie Tingal-Lémé, the permanent representative of the Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) at the UN, told a session of the Committee of 24 ... <a title="UN told France has ‘robbed’ Kanaks of New Caledonian independence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/15/un-told-france-has-robbed-kanaks-of-new-caledonian-independence/" aria-label="Read more about UN told France has ‘robbed’ Kanaks of New Caledonian independence">Read more</a>
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June 6, 2023
By Walter Zweifel, RNZ Pacific reporter 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 second visit to Noumea in less than four months, the minister announced the apparent change in the stance of the pro-independence FLNKS movement, which until now ... <a title="French minister says FLNKS ‘willing to discuss’ election roll changes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/06/french-minister-says-flnks-willing-to-discuss-election-roll-changes/" aria-label="Read more about French minister says FLNKS ‘willing to discuss’ election roll changes">Read more</a>
