Macron's New Caledonia Visit Amidst Riots and Fear of Voting Rights Expansion

Noumea, New Caledonia France
French President Emmanuel Macron visited New Caledonia on May 23, 2024
Macron met with local officials, civil-society activists, and separate meetings with pro- and anti-independence political forces
Macron refused to scrap the contentious change to local voting rules but said it would not be immediately implemented
Riots were sparked by a proposed law expanding voting rights to French residents who have lived in New Caledonia for more than 10 years
Macron's New Caledonia Visit Amidst Riots and Fear of Voting Rights Expansion

French President Emmanuel Macron visited New Caledonia on May 23, 2024, to address the ongoing unrest and riots in the French territory. The riots were sparked by a proposed law that would expand voting rights to French residents who have lived in New Caledonia for more than 10 years. Pro-independence activists fear that this change will dilute their influence and hinder the long process toward independence.

Macron met with local officials, civil-society activists, and separate meetings with pro- and anti-independence political forces during his visit. He refused to scrap the contentious change to local voting rules but said it would not be immediately


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • Is the proposed law a certainty to be implemented?
  • What is the exact number of years for residency requirement for expanded voting rights?

Sources

98%

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New Caledonia: French police to remain in riot-hit territory, says Macron

BBC News Site: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68702081, About Us URL: https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/ Jaroslav Lukiv Thursday, 23 May 2024 16:47
  • Unique Points
    • President Emmanuel Macron described the rioting in New Caledonia as an 'unprecedented insurrection movement'.
    • Tensions have been high between the central government in Paris and indigenous Kanaks who make up about 40% of the population.
    • A new law giving voting rights to French residents who have lived there for more than 10 years has fueled fears among Kanak protesters that their influence will be diluted.
    • The violence began on May 13, 2023 and is the worst unrest seen in New Caledonia since the 1980s.
    • A state of emergency has been imposed and a 3,000-strong force has been deployed from France to restore calm.
    • More than 40,000 French nationals have moved to New Caledonia since the Noumèa Accord in 1998.
    • The Noumèa Accord granted more political autonomy to New Caledonia and limited voting in provincial and assembly elections to those who were residents then.
    • Last week, the National Assembly proposed granting voting rights to French residents who have lived in New Caledonia for 10 years, but this requires a change to the constitution and faces further hurdles.
    • New Caledonia has a population of about 300,000 people and underwent three referendums on its future, with independence being rejected in all instances.
  • Accuracy
    • President Macron admitted that the most delicate conversation to be had was that of politics and the future of New Caledonia.
    • French President Macron expresses no desire to force through a voting reform that caused riots in New Caledonia.
  • Deception (100%)
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  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Bias (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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French President Macron says he doesn’t want to force through a voting reform that sparked riots in New Caledonia

ABC NEWS SITE NAMES Name: ABC News Site Names URL: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-officially-blames-iran_106834435 ABC News Thursday, 23 May 2024 16:48
  • Unique Points
    • French President Macron expresses no desire to force through a voting reform that caused riots in New Caledonia.
  • Accuracy
    • President Emmanuel Macron described the rioting in New Caledonia as an ‘unprecedented insurrection movement’.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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96%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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They flew to New Caledonia for a romantic escape. Now they’re trapped as Macron tries to quell deadly riots

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Jessie Yeung, Thursday, 23 May 2024 04:50
  • Unique Points
    • Maxwell Winchester and his wife are stranded in New Caledonia due to deadly riots sparked by electoral changes.
    • The couple is sheltered in place as food and medicine supplies are running low, with commercial flights canceled and the main international airport closed.
  • Accuracy
    • Maxwell Winchester and his wife are stranded in New Caledonia due to deadly riots.
    • Six people, including two police officers, have been killed and hundreds more wounded in the riots.
    • A new law giving voting rights to French residents who have lived there for more than 10 years has fueled fears among Kanak protesters that their influence will be diluted.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (90%)
    The article contains some instances of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority, but no formal or blatant logical fallacies were found. The authors describe the situation in New Caledonia as 'deadly riots' and 'worst since the 1980s', which may be an attempt to elicit strong emotions from readers. They also quote French President Emmanuel Macron stating that he believes that the state of emergency should not be extended, implying his authority on the matter.
    • ][French President Emmanuel Macron] believes that the state of emergency should not be extended, provided that all political forces on the island issue a 'clear call for the roadblocks to be lifted.'[[1](https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/23/europe/new-caledonia-tourists-stranded-australia-intl-hnk/index.html)]
    • The latest protests, the worst since the 1980s, were sparked by anger among indigenous Kanak people over a constitutional amendment approved in France that would change who is allowed to participate in elections, which local leaders fear will dilute the Kanak vote.
    • [French President Emmanuel Macron] arrived in New Caledonia on Thursday, telling reporters that 'a return to peace' was his top priority – but that French security forces will stay in the territory 'for as long as necessary, even during the Olympic Games.'[1](https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/23/europe/new-caledonia-tourists-stranded-australia-intl-hnk/index.html)
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Macron Arrives in New Caledonia, French Territory on Brink of Civil War

The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Catherine Porter Thursday, 23 May 2024 00:52
  • Unique Points
    • President Emmanuel Macron visits New Caledonia, a French territory in the Pacific on the brink of civil war.
    • , Pro-independence activists protest a law that would expand voting rights in New Caledonia.
    • Riots have been occurring all week due to the prospect of a vote in the National Assembly in Paris to expand voting rights in the territory by constitutional amendment.
    • The local Indigenous population worries that the law will dilute their power and hamper the long process toward independence.
    • Macron spoke with local officials, civil-society activists, and separate meetings with pro- and anti-independence political forces during his visit.
    • He refused to scrap the contentious change to local voting rules but said it would not be immediately 'forced through'
    • Macron stated that the state of emergency, which was declared last week, would only end if protesters lifted their barricades and calm returned.
  • Accuracy
    • President Macron admitted that the most delicate conversation to be had was that of politics and the future of New Caledonia.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains some inflammatory rhetoric and an appeal to authority, but no formal or dichotomous fallacies are present. The author uses the phrase 'on the brink of civil war' to describe the situation in New Caledonia, which is an exaggeration that creates a sense of urgency and danger. She also quotes local activists who express concern about losing power and fear that their independence process will be hampered by the proposed voting rights expansion. The author also refers to Macron as 'President Emmanuel Macron of France' multiple times, implying his authority and importance, which is an appeal to authority. However, these fallacies do not significantly impact the overall content or argument of the article.
    • ][The riots were set off by the prospect of a vote last week in the National Assembly in Paris to expand voting rights in the territory by constitutional amendment.][] The riots were caused directly by Macron's proposed voting rights expansion, which is an oversimplification and ignores other potential factors.
    • President Emmanuel Macron of France
  • Bias (100%)
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