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Old tensions in New Caledonia: curfews and colonialism resurface on anniversary of French takeover
Police stationed across territory and curfews tightened over concern of new outbreaks of violence after months of deadly unrest
New Caledonia was on edge on Tuesday, with fears tensions could spill over into fresh unrest as the territory marked the anniversary of the French takeover – and some independence figures prepared to issue calls for sovereignty.
September 24 is a symbolic day in New Caledonia, long regarded as a day of mourning among the Indigenous Kanak population. This year the anniversary comes after months of deadly unrest and heightened tensions in the French Pacific territory between pro-independence Kanak people and the communities loyal to Paris.
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