US EditionWhy is France accusing Azerbaijan of meddling in its Pacific territory of New Caledonia?
- France accused Azerbaijan of "interference" in New Caledonia's politics amid recent deadly riots, as reported on May 16.
- Darmanin expressed regret over pro-independence leaders' alleged deal with Azerbaijan during an interview.
- Azerbaijan denied responsibility for the riots that resulted in five deaths, challenging the accusations.
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France Accuses Baku Of Backing Campaign Inciting Violence On New Caledonia
France has again accused Azerbaijan of interfering in the internal politics of New Caledonia by backing a disinformation campaign that Paris says is encouraging deadly riots in the French territory located between Australia and Fiji.
In New Caledonia, a French overseas territory, riots have been going on for several days. The reason for them was the decision of the French Parliament to grant the right to vote in local elections to immigrants from the metropolis living on the island, which was seen as an attempt by Paris to increase its influence in the archipelago and prevent it from achieving independence. France declared a state of emergency in New Caledonia — and unexpect…
Why is France accusing Azerbaijan of meddling in its Pacific territory of New Caledonia?
France's government has no doubt that Azerbaijan is stirring tensions in New Caledonia despite the vast geographical and cultural distance between the hydrocarbon-rich Caspian state and the French Pacific territory.
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