French PM announces delay in New Caledonia local elections

French PM Barnier delivers his general policy speech in front of the parliament in Paris
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier delivers his general policy speech at the National Assembly in Paris, France, October 1, 2024. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier
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French PM announces delay in New Caledonia local elections

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier told parliament on Tuesday that he was delaying local elections in the overseas territory of New Caledonia until the end of 2025.

The Pacific island of New Caledonia has been hit by violent unrest between indigenous Kanaks and French loyalists.

This article was produced by Reuters news agency. It has not been edited by Global South World.

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