Why New Caledonia's final independence vote could lead to instability and tarnish France's image in the region
- Written by: Denise Fisher, Visiting Fellow, ANU Centre for European Studies, Australian National University
Mathurin Derel/APFrance is persisting with its decision to hold the final of three independence referendums in New Caledonia on December 12, disregarding Indigenous independence leaders’ calls for a postponement of the vote and now for “non-participation” – effectively a boycott – due to the impact of the COVID...
