17,000 kilometers from Paris, images of a French island in the grip of revolt have certainly gone around the world. But in Azerbaijan, a country far from the Pacific, the media treats these riots with surprising devotion. “France owes humanity an apology,” thus headlines the state newspaper Respublika. “The French provoke bloodbaths wherever they set foot,” writes the Baku daily. The dictatorial regime of President Macron creates insurmountable barriers for all those who demand freedom, but this unequal struggle has found a new dynamic in recent years. time.” The reason ? “The greatest support for the Kanaks comes from Azerbaijan.”
Flags of this Caucasian country appeared on the archipelago during the riots and in April; a cooperation agreement was signed between the Congress of New Caledonia and the Azerbaijani National Assembly. The French government directly accuses Azerbaijan of interference. But, according to Baku, the support given to the separatists is only part of its policy of fighting against neocolonialism, a great cause decreed by President Aliyev. “France is one of the oldest nations on the planet, but its history is written in blood, assures Respublika. This same policy continues today.”
The situation has not escaped the Russian press, which recognizes the involvement of the Azerbaijani ally in New Caledonia. “Not only has Baku decided to lead a global struggle against neocolonialism, but, for Azerbaijan, Paris symbolizes above all Western support for Armenia,” advance the newspaper Novy Vzgliad. No doubt to better exonerate Russia. “Certain excited minds are trying to unearth ‘the hand of Moscow’ behind these events and Azerbaijan’s involvement, but it all comes down to a pure conspiracy theory, believes the Russian weekly. If Baku continues an international anti-French campaign , it’s his sole initiative!” We are reassured…