2024-05-16 15:28:24
New Caledonia held three consecutive referenda for independence as part of France in recent years, none of which has achieved majority support for independence. Therefore, saying that New Caledonia "has long sought independence" is factually incorrect. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(4-1-6) Author
2024-05-16 19:19:39
NNN. The previous referenda were close only because the French occupiers allow their settlers to vote. The native population is overwhelmingly in favour of independence and according to UN decolonisation rules their will should be respected. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(4-0-2) Author