The Indigenous Kanak’s fight for the decolonisation of New Caledonia w/ Kanak Youth Co-ordinator Viro Xulue: 20 June, 2024

New Caledonia has been dominating headlines recently for ongoing riots and indigenous opposition against an attempt from France to tighten their political control over the territory. 

Wire Host Caeden spoke to indigenous Kanak youth co-ordinator Viro Xulue about recent developments in their fight against French rule on this issue and more generally.

We also spoke about his comments that New Zealanders, especially Māori, should be standing in solidarity with the Kanak people.

He encourages everyone to write to their MPs in support of New Caledonian independence from France and to also organise and attend rallies for this cause. 

They started by asking what the current situation is.