New Caledonia's pro-independence Palika party says France's decision to maintain the referendum date amounts to a declaration of war against the Kanaks and progressive citizens.
On Friday, the French High Commissioner confirmed that the third referendum under the Noumea Accord will be held on December 12th despite pleas by pro-independence parties to defer it until late next year because of the covid-19 pandemic.
My colleague Walter Zweifel has been following developments. Kia ora Walter so what has Palika been saying about France's insistence on going ahead with the referendum?
FLNKS supporters wave the Kanak flag of New Caledonia on the night of the second independence referendum in October 2020. Photo: AFP or licensors
