Editorial: Le Monde

• Violent uprisings took place in New Caledonia on the 13th and 14th of May during the examination of a proposed reform of the electoral body by the deputies.
• The protests were supported especially by youths, disconnected from the independentist leaders who had called for a mobilization against the proposal.
• The revision of the electoral body marks the end of the cycle opened by the Noumea Agreement of 1998, which caused a delicate imbalance.
• Strong social and economic inequalities, as well as youth discontent due to lack of opportunities, contributed to fueling the protests.
• The government is perceived as having shown favoritism towards one faction, which has created suspicions and unrest.
• Despite the protests, the government continued with the examination of the bill.

Conclusion: The situation in New Caledonia is delicate, existing inequalities and governmental mishandling has caused discontent that has even sparked latent violence.

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