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Nearly 75% of the voters registered on the special voters list went to vote on Sunday in the referendum on independence. According to New Caledonia, two thirds of the ballots have already been counted. The "no" is in the lead with 59.5% of the votes.
This Sunday, more than 16,000 kilometers from the Hexagon, the New Caledonians were called to decide on the issue of independence under the supervision of UN observers and no less than 250 delegates (judges, academics , etc.).
To the question "Do you want New Caledonia to attain full sovereignty and become independent?", The 174,154 people on the Special Voters' List for Consultation (LESC) had to answer with "yes" or "no". The "no" was widely favored by all polls.
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● Almost 75% participation
Fears of a weak mobilization for this election waited for thirty years were quickly swept away: the New Caledonians came en mbade to make their voices heard. One hour before the closing of the 284 polling stations (5 pm Noumea time, 7 am Paris time), 73.68% of the voters had moved.
● First results start to fall
As the evening progressed, the High Commission of the Republic in New Caledonia announced on Twitter the results of the vote in the various municipalities of the archipelago. According to New Caledonia, two-thirds of the ballots were counted. The "no" is in the lead with 59.5% of the votes.
In Farino (South Province), the smallest municipality in New Caledonia, the "no" wins, with more than 90% of the votes. The "no" also has the majority in Bourail (Southern Province) with 69.09%, in Boulouparis (Southern Province) with 69.74% and in La Foa (Southern Province) with 70.04%.
On the contrary, the "yes" wins with nearly 73% of the vote. The "yes" prevails at 72.90% at Sarraméa, 73% at Kouaoua, 79.64% at Ponérihouen, 82.60% at Touho, 83.67% at Poum, 88.23% at Yaté and even at 93%. , 42% in Cbada.
In Moindou (Southern Province), the results are more balanced: 44.49% for the "yes", 55.51% for the "no".
● Emmanuel Macron will speak about 13 hours
The final results are expected around 22h local time, around noon in Paris. President Emmanuel Macron, who refused to take sides, should speak at 13h and Prime Minister Philippe Philippe is expected tomorrow Monday on the "Caillou".
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