28 Oct 2021

France ups security for New Caledonia independence referendum

From , 6:01 am on 28 October 2021

France has detailed an unprecedented security set-up for New Caledonia's third and final independence referendum on December 12th.

The French High Commissioner Patrice Faure  says 14-hundred armed police will be flown in from France, including 15 mobile units.

Koroi Hawkins spoke with Walter Zweifel who has been following developments in the French territory.

FLNKS supporters wave the Kanak flag of New Caledonia on the night of the second independence referendum in October 2020.

FLNKS supporters wave the Kanak flag of New Caledonia on the night of the second independence referendum in October 2020. Photo: AFP or licensors