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FLNKS Rejects Bougival Accord, Deepening New Caledonia Deadlock

FLNKS demands November provincial elections as a precondition for resuming negotiations with Paris

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Le Front de libération nationale kanak socialiste (FLNKS) a confirmé, lors d’une conférence de presse mercredi 13 août 2025, son rejet de l’accord de Bougival.
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Des indépendantistes arborent le drapeau du FLNKS à Koumac le 30 août.

Overview

  • The FLNKS officially rejected the Bougival accord on August 13, citing its omission of a fresh independence referendum as incompatible with the movement’s sovereignty goals.
  • The pact signed on July 12 would have created a sui generis State of New Caledonia, introduced a Caledonian nationality and opened the door to transferring monetary, justice and police powers.
  • France’s Overseas Territories Minister Manuel Valls will travel to Nouméa the week of August 18 to seek revisions or revival of the agreement through direct talks.
  • FLNKS leaders insist on holding provincial elections in November 2025 before joining any government-proposed drafting committee to ensure legitimate local representation.
  • Independentist delegates plan to reopen negotiations for a new “Kanaky Accord” by September 24, 2025 aimed at securing full sovereignty ahead of France’s 2027 presidential vote.