French ministers and the leaders of New Caledonia’s loyalist and separatist groups have announced an agreement which should put an end to violent clashes in the island territory. It will also end the hope of independence leaders for nationhood.
After fighting broke out in the French territory over independence in May last year, France sent around 500 additional police officers to reinforce the 1,800 usually present on the island, and deployed soldiers to protect the main port and airport.
By the time the violence was quelled, 14 people were dead.
There were also reports of kidnappings, and several businesses were razed by fire….
New Caledonia Likely to Give up Push for Independence, Become a French State
