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Evelyn Ann-Marie Dom

New Caledonia to become a state in 'historic' agreement, but will remain French

France announced a deal with New Caledonia on Saturday, which grants the overseas South Pacific territory more autonomy. The agreement, however, stops short of full independence sought by indigenous inhabitants of the archipelago.

The 13-page deal, which French President Emmanuel Macron hailed as "historic", calls for the creation of a "state of Caledonia", which would remain French and inscribed in the French constitution. It will also allow for the creation of a Caledonian nationality alongside French nationality.

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