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Leaked 'working paper' on New Caledonia's political future sparks concern

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However, the French government's Minister for Overseas says the document is not a "unilateral position".
A leaked working paper from France's Ministry of Interior on the political future of New Caledonia has sparked concern among pro-independence groups, as it suggests maintaining the status quo rather than moving towards independence. The document, which was intended for internal use, outlines France's strategy to retain control over New Caledonia by proposing a new statute that would keep the territory within the French Republic. This has raised fears among Kanak leaders and pro-independence parties that France is not genuinely committed to the decolonization process agreed upon in the Nouméa Accord. The paper's leak has led to increased tensions and calls for dialogue to address the political future of the Pacific territory.

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