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Demonstrations have been held in New Caledonia - with more protests expected - from both pro- and anti-independence supporters after the French Senate endorsed a constitutional amendment bill to "unfreeze" the French Pacific territory's electoral roll.
The French Senate endorsed a move from the French government to allow French citizens to vote at local elections provided they have been residing for at least an uninterrupted ten years.
A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including crackdowns on cybercrime in French Polynesia ahead of this year's hosting of the Paris Olympics surfing event.
Analysis - Debates in the French Parliament in Paris this week have once again polarised tensions back in New Caledonia.
As the French National Assembly and Senate debate changes to New Caledonia's electoral laws, there are protests in the streets of Noumea.