New Caledonia Pro-Independence Leader Charged and Transferred to France

Christian Tein and six other activists face charges related to deadly riots after controversial electoral reforms.

Tein and six activists were flown to France for pre-trial detention to continue investigations without local pressure.
Deadly riots erupted in May over proposed voting reforms, resulting in nine deaths and extensive property damage.
The reforms were suspended by President Emmanuel Macron amid escalating violence and unrest.
The Kanak community fears the reforms would dilute their political influence and jeopardize future independence efforts.
The arrests and transfers have intensified tensions and sparked further unrest in New Caledonia.