16 Apr 2024

Emotions run high during protest in New Caledonia

From , 6:01 am on 16 April 2024
New Caledonia pro-independence rally in April 2024.

New Caledonia pro-independence rally in April 2024. Photo: RNZ Pacific/ Lydia Lewis

In New Caledonia, pro-independence activists took to the streets at the weekend, protesting against planned constitutional changes which they fear will derail their fight for self-determination.

They're calling for a U-turn on the changes which could strengthen voting rights for anti-independence supporters.

RNZ Pacific's Lydia Lewis was in New Caledonia as thousands of protesters from both sides poured into the capital, Noumea.