Two Kanak people killed by France police operation in New …
WEB2 days ago · A Kanak woman told French News, “ [A]t 11 pm, there were the first gunshots [and] it then continued all night.”. The police confiscated the rifles of Kanak people, and the Kanak people shot at the French police. The police returned fire, killing two men. The police high commissioner of New Caledonia said the police “followed the standard ...
2 killed in restive New Caledonia during a French police operation
WEB3 days ago · The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. ... The Kanak …
Kanaky New Caledonia: French authorities must uphold rights of …
WEBMay 17, 2024 · In protest at the constitutional change, violent unrest erupted in the capital Nouméa leaving at least 5 people dead so far – three Indigenous Kanaky and two police officers. French president Emmanuel Macron declared a State of Emergency in the archipelago on Wednesday.
New Caledonia: Why this French island in the Pacific is roiled by ... - CNN
WEBMay 15, 2024 · The violence is the latest outburst of political tensions that have simmered for years and pitted the island’s largely pro-independence indigenous Kanak communities — who have long chafed against...
New Caledonia Indigenous independence leader transferred to …
WEBJun 24, 2024 · New Caledonia’s public prosecutor says a pro-independence leader in the French Pacific territory has been transferred to a jail in mainland France to await trial for his alleged role in a recent deadly unrest.
Why the French response in New Caledonia risks helping China
WEBMay 19, 2024 · 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.
Four dead in New Caledonia riots as France declares state of ... - NBC News
WEBMay 15, 2024 · France declared a state of emergency on the Pacific island of New Caledonia on Wednesday after three young indigenous Kanak and a police official were killed in riots over electoral reform.
New Caledonia: Two dead as riots escalate after French vote - BBC
WEBSome leaders of the indigenous Kanak people - who make up about 40% of the territory's population - fear the changes will further dilute their political influence.
New Caledonia unrest: Kanak people want end to oppression - RNZ
WEBMay 22, 2024 · Dozens of people rallied outside the French Embassy in Wellington this afternoon after civil unrest in New Caledonia. The capital, Nouméa, descended into chaos last Monday with armed clashes between indigenous Kanak pro-independence protesters and security forces.
KANAKY NEW CALEDONIA: FRENCH AUTHORITIES MUST UPHOLD …
WEBIn protest at the constitutional change, violent unrest erupted in the capital Nouméa leaving at least 5 people dead so far – three Indigenous Kanaky and two police officers. French president Emmanuel Macron declared a State of Emergency in …
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