Tensions Escalate in New Caledonia Amid Protests and Political Unrest
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Christian Tein, leader of a pro-independence party in New Caledonia, urged supporters to maintain resistance against French electoral reforms that the Indigenous Kanak people fear will marginalize them. Despite a state of emergency and calls from French President Emmanuel Macron to dismantle barricades, Tein insists they remain until house arrest warrants are lifted and the reforms are scrapped. Tensions remain high following violent protests, with Macron proposing an alternate agreement and potential future referendum for the archipelago's political status.
Topics:world#electoral-reform#france#independence-movement#international-news#new-caledonia#protests
- Pro-independence leader calls on protesters in New Caledonia to 'maintain resistance' against France The Associated Press
- France to lift state of emergency in efforts to allow political dialogue in riot-hit New Caledonia The Hill
- France’s Macron to Visit New Caledonia After Deadly Protests The New York Times
- New Caledonia airport to remain closed until at least June 2 Reuters
- New Caledonia protestor killed by policeman after Macron visit BBC.com
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