A controversial push to change New Caledonia’s electoral rolls has prompted widespread protests. The French Senate has endorsed rules that could see 25,000 extra voters included for future elections in the territory. Here is all you need to know about all these changes and why they are proving so divisive.
The Pacific also spoke to pro-independence activist and New Caledonian politician Patricia Goa about what these changes could mean for Kanak people.
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25 апр 2024
