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Unsurprisingly, the pro-France side won with an overwhelming majority.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2024

Opponents fear the measure will benefit pro-France politicians in New Caledonia, where pro-independence indigenous Kanaks have long pushed to be free of France.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2024

But pro-France groups insisted the vote should take place as scheduled to end uncertainty over New Caledonia’s future and to boost its economic prospects.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2021

“It is indeed difficult to prepare and play a match when the opponent announces that they will not come,” the pro-France Voices of “No” Collective said.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 2021

But pro-France groups insisted the vote should take place as scheduled on Dec. 12 to end uncertainty over New Caledonia’s future and to boost its economic prospects.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 2021