Claudine WERY writes [2] [fr] that political tension grows between independentist and non-indenpendentist political parties in New Caledonia over the exploitation of Nickel mines. Non-independentists accuse the other party to strike deals with China and South Korea that they are not authorized to pursue. A referendum on gaining independence from France is scheduled between year 2014 and 2018.
New Caledonia: Political Tension Grows Over Rights to Nickel Mines
· Written by Lova Rakotomalala
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