
New Caledonia separatists name jailed party leader as chief
Voice of America
FILE - Christian Tein, head of the CCAT (Cellule de Coordination des Actions de Terrain), attends the first general assembly of the organisation held at the Azareu tribe in Bourail, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia, June 14, 2024. FILE - The Kone Town Hall is seen downtown Kone, in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, on Aug. 30, 2024.
An alliance of parties seeking independence for New Caledonia has nominated as chief a prominent opposition leader currently jailed in France over a wave of deadly rioting in the French Pacific territory.

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