AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPacific Forum: Pacific Elders are urging the Forum to reverse Israel’s new sectoral partnership, saying it conflicts with commitments to human rights and self-determination, including in Kanaky. Regional Governance: At a meeting in Noumea, Pacific Community members were urged to set clear priorities and resource decisions so the organisation can keep delivering services across the region. Civil Liberties: Reports say France asked telecom operators to prepare temporary social media blocks during protests, while a new proposal would allow rapid removal of certain online content. The plans revive concerns over France’s 2024 TikTok block in New Caledonia, later overturned by the Council of State. Maritime Dispute: Vanuatu has taken France to international arbitration over competing maritime claims near New Caledonia, seeking a ruling under the law of the sea. Nickel Deal: New Caledonia’s pro-independence leaders boycotted the EU’s critical raw materials partnership, citing a lack of local consultation.
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