New Caledonia’s independence leaders call for Paris to abandon voting reform.

Pro-independence leaders in New Caledonia urge Macron to drop voting reform that sparked deadly unrest, fearing marginalization. Macron pledges not to force reform but faces continued protests.

The government’s reform on electoral rolls triggers riots, casualties, and damage, amid fears of Kanak minority status. FLNKS seeks assurance from Macron to ease tensions.