Editorial: Liberation

• The uprising in New Caledonia has stemmed from the proposed law seeking to give voting rights to all those who have resided in the territory for ten years.
• Despite the riots, the government has stayed firm and proceeded with the examination of the proposed law.
• The violent protests have led to a state of emergency declared by Emmanuel Macron.
• The archipelago, housing approximately 76,000 registered guns, has organized itself into militias to protect their properties.
• The current government efforts to restore order may intensify anger and feelings of recolonization among the protesters.
• The three victories of the proponents to keep the archipelago in the Republic can not be an excuse for rash decisions that do not pursue peace.

Conclusion: The current path that the government is taking might be a dead end, if not bloody. There is an urgency to seek appeasement and avoid any rushed decision that can exacerbate the situation.

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