Tensions have risen again in New Caledonia after the death of two Kanak insurgents during a police intervention on the night of Wednesday 18 to Thursday 19 September. The tragedy occurred within the Saint-Louis tribe, a pro-independence stronghold south of Noumea that has become the scene of almost daily violence. The city’s residents fear a resumption of the violence that occurred in the spring and dialogue has reached an impasse. Explanations from Sonia Lagarde, Mayor of the city of Noumea.
