1987 New Caledonian independence referendum

None 13 September 1987 France Do you want New Caledonia to gain independence or remain within the French Republic? 2018 Remain with France Independence 48,611 842 797 85,022 An independence referendum was held in New Caledonia on 13 September 1987.New Caledonia (France), 13 September 1987: Status Direct Democracy de Voters were given the choice of remaining part of France or becoming independent. The referendum was boycotted by independence movements. Only 1.7% voted in favour of independence. Background By a vote of 325 to 249, the French Parliament passed a law on 15 April 1984 on holding an independence referendum in New Caledonia. Independence movements including the Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front boycotted the referendum in protest at the franchise requirements, which made the indigenous population a minority.Alexandra Remond (2017) Questioned sovereignties: Independence referendums and secession in a comparative perspective Although former French president François Mitterrand had promised short-term residents of the territory would not be able to vote, they were enfranchised for the referendum. As a result of claimed failures to respect the rights of the indigenous population, the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization did not send observers.Voter boycott expected in New Caledonia elections UPI, 12 September 1982 Results Voters were asked "Do you wish New Caledonia to remain in the French Republic, or do you wish it to become independent?" ChoiceVotes%France48,61198.30Independence8421.70Invalid/blank votes797–Total50,250100Registered voters/turnout85,02259.10Source: Direct Democracy See also 2018 New Caledonian independence referendum 2020 New Caledonian independence referendum 2021 New Caledonian independence referendum Decolonisation of Oceania United Nations list of non-self-governing territories Ouvéa cave hostage taking (1988) "Yaka dansé" References Category:1987 in New Caledonia New Caledonia 1987 New Caledonia Category:Separatism in France Category:Separatism in Oceania Category:Decolonization Category:September 1987 in Oceania