French Pacific territory rejects independence
VOTERS in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia have rejected a bid for independence.
According to BBC, Final results showed that 56.4% chose to remain part of France while 43.6 % voted to leave- a tighter result than some polls had predicted.
Turnout was about 81%. The vote was promised by a 1988 deal that put an end to a violent campaign for independence. President Emmanuel Macron said that the voting clearly showed that there was confidence in the French republic.
“I have to tell you how proud I am that we have finally passed this historic step together,” he said.
The results of the referendum mean that Caledonia still remains part of France. ENDS BBC/MM
According to BBC, Final results showed that 56.4% chose to remain part of France while 43.6 % voted to leave- a tighter result than some polls had predicted.
Turnout was about 81%. The vote was promised by a 1988 deal that put an end to a violent campaign for independence. President Emmanuel Macron said that the voting clearly showed that there was confidence in the French republic.
“I have to tell you how proud I am that we have finally passed this historic step together,” he said.
The results of the referendum mean that Caledonia still remains part of France. ENDS BBC/MM