What is happening in New Caledonia, France's Pacific outpost aflame with violent riots
Protesters seeking independence from France have rocked the Pacific territory with the worst violence the region has seen in 40 years
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Protesters seeking independence from France have rocked the Pacific territory with the worst violence the region has seen in 40 years
Visit by president intended to quell serious unrest over plans in Paris to expand voting eligibility to include more French nationals
At least six people are dead as a result of protests in New Caledonia, after Paris approved a constitutional amendment that some fear will dilute the voting power of the Indigenous Kanak.
At least six people are dead as a result of protests in New Caledonia, after Paris approved a constitutional amendment that some fear will dilute the voting power of the Indigenous Kanak.
Amid escalating economic turmoil and social discontent the French government is determined to tighten its grip on the strategically significant Pacific colony.