PALM10 and the New Caledonia Problem
By Rieko Hayakawa
On 16 July, exactly two months after the New Caledonia riots that began on May 13, The 10th Pacific Islands Leaders...
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Pacific Islands Forum to investigate Political crisis in New Caledonia
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Japan boosts ties with Niue at PALM10, Promises disaster support
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Japan commits fishery support to Vanuatu
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