New Caledonia
UN told France has ‘robbed’ Kanaks of New Caledonian independence
New Caledonia's Kanak national liberation movement has told the UN Decolonisation Committee in New York that France has "robbed" the indigenous people of their independence and has appealed for help.
Politician tells UN New Caledonia is not a colony
A New Caledonian politician has told the United Nations the territory is no longer a colony and should be withdrawn from the UN's decolonisation list. Audio
Group of French citizens in New Caledonia seeks voting rights
Group of French citizens in New Caledonia seeks voting rights. Audio
Palika party says ten-year residency acceptable to gain voting rights in New Caledonia
New Caledonia's pro-independence Palika party says a ten-year residency to get voting rights in provincial elections was suggested in talks with the visiting French interior minister Gerald Darmanin. Audio
Minister says FLNKS willing to discuss changes to election rolls
New Caledonia's pro-independence parties are prepared to negotiate changes to the provincial electoral rolls, according to the French interior minister Gerald Darmanin.
New Caledonia's FLNKS wants ICJ advice on contested vote
New Caledonia's pro-independence movement says the advice of the International Court of Justice is being sought over the contested 2021 referendum on independence from France.
No charges to be filed against Caledonian Union leader accused of sedition – Prosecutor
The president of New Caledonia's largest pro-independence party Daniel Goa will not be prosecuted for alleged calls for violence and sedition.
