One of New Caledonia's main pro-independence groups is confident it can rally the support needed to become a new country.
The French overseas minister, Sebastien Lecornu, yesterday announced the Pacific territory will go to the polls on the 12th of December.
The last referendum in 2020 saw 53 percent vote to remain with France, with a high turnout of indigenous Kanak votes closing the gap between sides.
The FLNKS's Charles Wea is confident there will be greater support this time round.
FLNKS supporters wave the Kanak flag of New Caledonia on the night of the second independence referendum in October 2020. Photo: AFP or licensors
