In New Caledonia, the large leap again of radical non-independentists | EUROtoday

In New Caledonia, the large leap again of radical non-independentists
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The president of the southern province, Sonia Backès, at a July 14 ceremony, in Noumea, on July 14, 2024.

No settlement, even when it means anticipating the provincial elections? The small music is making its manner among the many loyalists, the coalition of probably the most radical non-independence actions, together with the chief, Sonia Backès, leads the southern province of New Caledonia. Meeting Wednesday, April 23 within the night in Nouméa for a gathering which introduced collectively, in line with the organizers, 600 folks, their leaders passed off a speech which leaves little room for maneuver to the Minister of Overseas, Manuel Valls, who plans to return for the third time in three months within the archipelago the week of April 28, within the hope of signing an settlement. “The government will pose a project on the table”confirmed Manuel Valls Friday April 18 in this system “It’s not so far”, on abroad the first.

“We will not fall into the trap of an agreement at all costs”replied Christopher Gygès, member of the Neo-Caledonian authorities elected on the checklist of loyalists. The deputy (Renaissance) Nicolas Metzdorf doesn’t hesitate to attract the parallel between Armenia, the place he went not too long ago, and New Caledonia. “There is a peace agreement which is being signed between Armenia and Azerbaijan, but it is not a peace agreement, it is a surrender agreement, in fact [les Arméniens] Are you hoping in the hope of having peace, and you know what Azerbaijan does? She raises the auctions. »»

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