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The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2025

New Caledonia separatists in Paris court over alleged role in deadly riots

The French Supreme Court will examine the appeal of five Kanak pro-independence activists – including their leader Christian Tein – who are challenging their detention in mainland France on suspicion of having played a role in the unrest in New Caledonia.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 22, 2024

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.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 3, 2024

New Caledonia independence activists sent to France for detention after deadly riots

Seven independence activists linked to a group accused of orchestrating deadly riots last month in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia have been sent to mainland France for pre-trial detention, a local prosecutor said Sunday.

France 24 · Jun 23, 2024

Court proceedings begin against suspected ringleader of New Caledonia riots

A leader of the independence movement in French Pacific territory New Caledonia was charged Saturday after being arrested earlier this week, following weeks of deadly riots last month.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 22, 2024

New Caledonia independence activist to be held in custody in mainland France

Christian Tein, a pro-independence leader in the French Pacific territory New Caledonia will be held in France after being charged Saturday over deadly riots last month, his lawyer said. Tein was one of at least three pro-independence activists facing a transfer in custody to mainland France.

France 24 · Jun 22, 2024

New Caledonia: police arrest pro-independence leader over alleged role in deadly protests

Christian Tein among 11 people detained for ‘organised crime’ offences in police operation that saw many business in capital close

The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2024

New Caledonia police arrest pro-independence leader over deadly protests

Christian Tein is accused of instigating riots against French rule last month that killed nine people.

Al Jazeera · Jun 19, 2024

Police arrest pro-independence leader in New Caledonia riot probe

Eight people were arrested in New Caledonia on Wednesday in connection with deadly riots that rocked the French overseas territory last month. Among them is a prominent Kanak pro-independence figure.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 19, 2024

France Arrests 8 In New Caledonia Including Independence Leader

French police arrested eight people in Pacific territory New Caledonia Wednesday, prosecutors said, including one of the leaders of the pro-independence CCAT movement that organised weeks of sometimes deadly unrest last month.

International Business Times · Jun 19, 2024