French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a roadmap that could lead to another referendum in New Caledonia, following meetings with Indigenous Kanaks and the pro-Paris camp. The territory has been gripped by deadly riots for 13 days, resulting in seven casualties. The unrest stems from tensions between pro-independence protesters and the French government, which insists on implementing reforms against the will of the Indigenous population. Amid the turmoil, French tourists have been evacuated under military escort, and a state of emergency has been declared. Macron sees New Caledonia as a key area for Pacific power and influence. The French government plans to lift the state of emergency on Monday evening to facilitate political dialogue.
What's going on in New Caledonia and what is the way forward? Via @bobmackin https://t.co/0DySjwzwza
France to lift state of emergency in efforts to allow political dialogue in riot-hit New Caledonia https://t.co/NirlbLFp8O
NEW CALEDONIA TO LIFT STATE OF EMERGENCY ON MONDAY EVENING: AFP
Outside influence in the colonial struggle between New Caledonia and their ruling government, thousands of miles away in Paris: https://t.co/8GiJGSqf2h
Six Pacific territories are still partially governed by former colonizing powers: The US, the UK, New Zealand and France. Riots in Caledonia have brought these islands and their quest for independence into the spotlight. https://t.co/3eCo8CvxY6
In New Caledonia, where unrest continues, the long-awaited evacuation of tourists has begun https://t.co/pcDV9thd0E https://t.co/1xOyTorJhh
‘Remain mobilized’: pro-independence protesters in New Caledonia stand their ground France is keeping a tight grip on a remnant of its former colonial empire as indigenous demonstrators fear being politically sidelined. A leader of pro-independence forces in the French… https://t.co/cwMwHXFKZT
New Caledonia, France’s Pacific island territory, remains under a state of emergency as deadly riots continue to grip the country. Here’s a quick primer on the crisis. https://t.co/b9Pq7TgHL4
The brutal French colonial history behind New Caledonia’s riots 🇫🇷🇳🇨 https://t.co/j5KRaWQCgC
Six Pacific territories are still partially governed by former colonizing powers: the US, UK, New Zealand, and France. Riots in Caledonia have brought these islands and their quest for independence into the spotlight again. https://t.co/3eCo8CvxY6
🇫🇷🇳🇨⚡ Footage of military-escorted evacuation of French settlers from New Caledonia. https://t.co/O7fIduisJO
🇫🇷🇳🇨 PARIS: A march in support of independence for New Caledonia! Protests continue in New Caledonia for 13 days, 7 people have already become victims https://t.co/IzkomMmKis
Pro-independence leader calls on protesters in New Caledonia to 'maintain resistance' against France https://t.co/jHayVHnJuW
After meetings with both Indigenous Kanaks and the pro-Paris camp in New Caledonia, French President Emmanuel Macron laid out a roadmap that he said could lead to another referendum for the territory. https://t.co/2tShwrkPcM https://t.co/Nhw8SHyyQC
In restive New Caledonia, Macron sees Pacific power and influence https://t.co/rEBYqAneg7 https://t.co/yL4cMj6rY0
⚠️ IN RESTIVE NEW CALEDONIA, MACRON SEES PACIFIC POWER AND INFLUENCE Full Story → https://t.co/dsDExeWG7P https://t.co/ZnQOX3u1xi
Macron Insists Reform Will Take Place in New Caledonia Against Will of Indigenous Population https://t.co/XksnbfjEaL
First French tourists evacuated from New Caledonia amid unrest ➡️ https://t.co/rFPXENwM7T https://t.co/SNHqQKimin