In May 2024, New Caledonia, a French territory in the South Pacific, experienced widespread rioting linked to its long-standing push for independence. The French government responded by deploying thousands of police reinforcements and President Emmanuel Macron made an emergency visit to address the escalating tensions. The recent violence, which left six dead and many wounded, has sparked concerns about a potential return to an armed insurgency campaign for independence. The disturbances highlight ongoing issues of colonialism, self-determination, and geopolitical strategy. New Caledonia, which has a significant indigenous Melanesian Kanak population, remains a strategic foothold for France in the Pacific amidst growing regional influences.
The conflict’s roots lie in historical and socio-economic disparities, exacerbated by the discovery of nickel deposits and subsequent immigration waves that altered the territory’s demographic balance. The pro-independence movement, which gained momentum in
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