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Kanaky, also known by its colonial name New Caledonia, is a group of islands situated to the north-east of so-called Australia. It has been under French occupation since 1853. The French state wants to keep this colony to continue exploiting its natural resources (nickel) and due to its geo-strategic position in the Pacific.

In May 2024, the Kanak people began a pro-independance uprising. The revolt was met with extreme violence from the French colonial forces. White settlers organised themselves into militias to 'defend' settler neighbourhoods, harassing, following and shooting at Kanak people in the streets - with very few consequences. 

There is now a risk of genocide of the Kanak people. 

As in so-called Australia and all settler-colonies, Kanak people make up the majority of incarcerated people (99%) and are maintained in poverty through colonial structures.

Recently, the situation has worsened: there has been a significant rise in Kanak unemployment, a lack of basic necessities and some areas have been cut off by police roadblocks, resulting in severe shortages. The food and health crIsis will will only worsen in coming weeks. 

The money we raise will be given to Kanak grassroots organisations we are in contact with, who will redistribute it to communities and local Kanak groups. 

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