Independence movements

Timeline: Mā'ohi / French Polynesian political status

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  1. · International resolution

    UN re-inscription of French Polynesia, 2013

    The UN General Assembly re-listed French Polynesia as a Non-Self-Governing Territory, a status France disputes.

    Significance here: A significant international legal development supporting the self-determination claim, contested by France.

  2. · Election

    2023 French Polynesian territorial election

    The pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira party won the territorial election, bringing Moetai Brotherson to the presidency.

    Significance here: The most significant recent electoral victory for the independence movement, though its leadership presents differing views on the pace and centrality of independence.

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