The recent violence in the tourist mecca of New Caledonia caught many outsiders by surprise. But within the South Pacific territory tensions between the French government and indigenous Kanak people have been simmering for decades. This week on Foreign Correspondent Naomi Selvaratnam reports from the French capital Noumea where outbreaks of violence are still occurring.
In a volatile environment this episode looks at why events spiraled out of control and why France is intent on maintaining its presence in the South Pacific. Naomi also reports on the foreign players who are hell bent on interfering from the other side of the world.
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25 окт 2024
