New Caledonia Independence Referendum Issues

The video discusses the state of emergency in New Caledonia due to unrest following changes in voting rules by French lawmakers. The territory, a former French colony, has rejected independence in past referendums, but the indigenous Kanak people strongly support it. Experts Matthias Kovacs and Nathalie Morgodovic provide insights into the historical context, current tensions, and the impact of French policies on the independence movement.

What prompted the recent unrest in New Caledonia?

• New voting rules

• Foreign invasion

• Economic crisis

• Natural disaster

Which group in New Caledonia strongly supports independence?

• Kanak people

• French expatriates

• Asian immigrants

• European settlers

What historical event is referred to as 'the events' by the French?

• The 1998 Numea Accord

• World War II

• The 2020 pandemic

• The 1980s unrest

What was the outcome of the third referendum on independence?

• Majority voted for independence

• Majority voted against independence

• It was inconclusive

• It was postponed

What was a significant factor affecting the third referendum?

• Natural disaster

• COVID pandemic

• Economic sanctions

• Political coup

What was the main reason for the pro-independence parties boycotting the third referendum?

• Lack of international support

• COVID pandemic

• Economic instability

• Political corruption

What was the French government's response to the request to postpone the third referendum?

• They held a new referendum

• They ignored the request

• They refused to postpone

• They agreed to postpone

What is Nathalie Morgodovic's stance on resolving the unrest?

• Using military force

• Establishing dialogue

• Imposing sanctions

• Ignoring the issue

What percentage of New Caledonia's population is made up by the Kanak people?

• 30%

• 50%

• 60%

• 42%

What is the main cause of the current anger in New Caledonia according to Nathalie Morgodovic?

• Economic decline

• Natural disasters

• Constitutional reform

• Foreign intervention