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Pacific Leaders Confront 'Polycrisis' Of Rising Seas And Climbing Tensions

Pacific island leaders gather for a key summit in the Kingdom of Tonga on Monday, aiming to navigate rapidly rising seas, damaging great power rivalries and violent unrest in New Caledonia.

International Business Times

New Caledonia dispute top of agenda for Pacific leaders

New Zealand is downplaying hopes of a political breakthrough on New Caledonia emerging from next week's Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.

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Pacific leaders postpone mission to New Caledonia over reported spat

Pacific island leaders on Wednesday postponed a mission to the riot-hit French territory of New Caledonia following reports of a row between Paris and the island's government.

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PIF delays New Caledonia mission until September

A United Nations report into New Caledonia unrest holds strong reservations about France's behaviour in the "extremely volatile and uncertain" situation.

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France-New Caledonia stoush over fact-finding mission

A visit by regional leaders to violence-hit New Caledonia appears unlikely before next week's Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.

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New Caledonia requests Australian aid for riot rebuild

An Australian infrastructure finance fund could be tapped into to help New Caledonia recover from deadly riots that destroyed much of its capital.

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Can France solve the economic collapse and unrest plaguing New Caledonia?

Three months into deadly protests in New Caledonia – sparked by a proposed constitutional reform that reignited tensions over independence – confrontations in the French territory persist, and its economy is in shambles. President Emmanuel Macron wants to hold talks in September, but does the government have anything to offer?

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French police kill another alleged gunman during clashes in New Caledonia

French police shot and killed an alleged gunman in New Caledonia on Thursday, bringing the death toll from three months of unrest in the French Pacific territory to 11. Another alleged gunman was killed in similar circumstances in mid-July.

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New Caledonia pro-independence group vows more protests over election reforms

The pro-independence group behind protests against electoral reforms that escalated into riots in New Caledonia announced on Friday that they plan to continue their mobilisation until the changes are scrapped.

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Kaylee Mckeown Enjoys Tropical Paradise In Nouméa, New Caledonia

Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown shares stunning photos from her idyllic getaway to Nouméa, New Caledonia, highlighting the beauty of nature and the impor...

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Emma Mckeon's Relaxing Vacation In Noumea, South Pacific Paradise

Australian Olympic swimmer Emma McKeon shares her serene vacation in Noumea, New Caledonia, showcasing the beauty of the destination and the tranquility sh...

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Embattled New Caledonia nickel mine to lay off 1,200 staff

The KNS nickel plant – one of three in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia – has announced it will make its 1,200 employees redundant by the end of August in the absence of a "finalised offer" from a buyer.

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France rebukes NZ deputy leader over New Caledonia

France is yet to greenlight an edict from Pacific leaders to visit its territory of New Caledonia after riots, saying it remained the president's prerogative.

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Pacific Islands Forum 'troika' heads to New Caledonia

The prime ministers of three Pacific nations will lead a mediation effort in crisis-hit New Caledonia next month.

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New Caledonia riots forefront as Pacific leaders meet

Pacific island leaders are discussing where to next in the wake of deadly riots in the French territory of New Caledonia and concerns from Indigenous peoples.

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Alleged gunman killed by French police in New Caledonia, death toll reaches 10

French police shot and killed an alleged gunman in New Caledonia on Wednesday, local prosecutors said, bringing the toll of almost two months of unrest in the French Pacific territory to 10.

International Business Times

Man Shot Dead By Police In France's New Caledonia

French police shot and killed an alleged gunman in New Caledonia on Wednesday, local prosecutors said, bringing the toll of almost two months of unrest in the French Pacific territory to 10.

The Guardian - AU

‘Left by the wayside’: New Caledonia MP vows to take Indigenous frustrations to Paris

Pro-independence MP Emmanuel Tjibaou heads to France this weekend amid Kanak pride in election of ‘big brother’

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New Caledonia elects pro-independence candidate in French elections

The restive French Pacific territory of New Caledonia has elected a pro-independence indigenous Kanak candidate to France’s parliament – the first since 1986 – in a move that could change the dynamic of negotiations over independence after weeks of deadly unrest.

The Guardian - AU

New Caledonia: historic win for pro-independence candidate in French elections

Indigenous Kanak Emmanuel Tjibaou becomes first pro-independence candidate to win seat in nearly four decades

International Business Times

France Bans Rallies In New Caledonia During Sunday Polls

Gatherings have been banned this weekend in the restive French Pacific territory of New Caledonia during the second round of France's parliamentary polls.

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