Tag: Decolonisation
Count down under way for New Caledonia’s independence vote
By RNZ News
The campaign for New Caledonia's referendum on independence from France is already officially three days old with the critical vote in less...
UN chief calls for immediate climate action to ‘save Pacific –...
COMMENTARY: By Dan McGarry in Port Vila
Vanuatu and other Pacific nations can teach a lesson to the world, says UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
“That lesson...
Mackenzie Smith: Indonesia’s Pacific neglect highlights NZ media problem
OPINION: Mackenzie Smith reviews two months living in Indonesia as a journalist.
In Indonesia, I expected to broaden my understanding and realisation of Asia and...
Renewed Papuan independence call amid alleged ‘hostage’ standoff
By Lalu Rahadian in Jakarta
Conflicts in Papua province will not be resolved until the Indonesian government provides the Papuan people with an opportunity to...
‘Heavy handed’ NZ clamps down on Tokelau spending
By Mackenzie Smith
As Tokelau’s ninth government takes shape, the new leader is raising concerns over New Zealand’s treatment of its last remaining Pacific territory.
Ulu-o-Tokelau...
Sope praises Fidel Castro over Cuban backing for Vanuatu independence
By Godwin Ligo in Port Vila
Former Vanuatu Prime Minister and the country's first Roving Ambassador, Barak Sope, has expressed his personal tribute to the...
MSG, ACP and the (almost) forgotten case of West Papuan independence
By Veronika Kusumaryati and Cypri Dale
Two events of highest significance in the context of global history of decolonisation are taking place in the Pacific:
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