Voting in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia closed on Sunday, with a turnout of 54.42 per cent, as citizens participated in the archipelago's first provincial elections since 2019. The results of the election, initially planned for 2024, will determine the balance of power in New Caledonia ahead of fresh negotiations with France on the territory's status, with independence remaining the defining political issue.
New Caledonia polls close in French territory's first provincial elections since 2019
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Sun 07:12 - Al Jazeera English
Polls open in New Caledonia’s first provincial elections since 2019
Sun 10:20 - France 24
New Caledonia polls close in French territory's first provincial elections since 2019