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Pro-Independence Leader Transferred To Mainland France For Trial

Learn about the recent unrest in New Caledonia as pro-independence activists face charges and push for sovereignty from France.

Top News · Jun 23, 2024

New Caledonia Indigenous independence leader transferred to mainland France for pre-trial detention

New Caledonia’s public prosecutor says a pro-independence leader in the French Pacific territory has been transferred to a prison facility in mainland France to await trial for his alleged role in a recent deadly unrest

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 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

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

New Caledonia Police Detain Independence Leader Amid Deadly Unrest

Recent violence in New Caledonia leads to arrests of eight individuals, including an independence leader, amid ongoing police investigation and state of em...

Top News · Jun 19, 2024

New Caledonia police detain independence leader and 7 others in wake of revolt against French rule

Police in the restive French Pacific territory of New Caledonia have rounded up eight people, including an independence leader

The Independent UK · 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

France to lift state of emergency in efforts to allow political dialogue in riot-hit New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron has decided to lift the state of emergency in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia

The Independent UK · May 27, 2024