New Caledonia separatists reject agreement with France
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The main independence movement is calling for discussions for a new agreement, and for the provincial elections in November. Opposite, the Loyalists are trying to keep the current text alive.
The Overseas Minister tries to metamorphose himself as a peacemaker on the ultramarine dossiers. But the rejection of the Bougival agreement by the independents places him in a delicate position.
The draft agreement signed in July was buried by FLNKS independenceists, who criticize its "recolonization logic." Manuel Valls, who travels to New Caledonia on 18 August, maintains his intention to implement this text and to maintain its timetable.
DECRYPTAGE - One month after the signing, FLNKS denies its commitments on the future of the archipelago, leaving a fear of a return of violence.
The majority of the New Caledonian independence movement FLNKS rejects the compromise negotiated with the government weeks ago and calls for a renewed referendum on full independence.
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