Three killed as colonialist France attempts to crush indigenous New Caledonians

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New Caledonia, which has a population of nearly 300,000, lies between Australia and Fiji and is one of France’s biggest overseas territories.

About 17,000km (10,563 miles) from Paris, the territory is a key part of France’s claim as a Pacific power, but the Kanak people have long chafed at rule from Paris.

Three killed in riots after France backs New Caledonia vote changes

Two days of rioting rock the Pacific territory after France’s adoption of controversial electoral reforms.

www.aljazeera.com

 

[T. A. Gardner]

Okay, but I say the condition for independence is that the natives can't turn around and whine they want massive economic and social welfare assistance from the world because France left and they don't know how to run their fucking country or economy without them.

 

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Colonialist France crushing dissent in the colonies.
This brutality belongs in the century before last.

Strangely enough, colonialist countries all appear to support Jewish genocide in Palestine

Hundreds of French police deployed amid New Caledonia riots

State of emergency in place because of deadly unrest over bill that will let French people vote in provincial elections after 10 years of residence

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