The World - News from May 27, 1985
Kanak separatist groups agreed to participate in August elections for a congress in New Caledonia, the first stage of a French government plan to lead the South Pacific territory toward independence. Separatist leader Jean-Marie Tjibaou told reporters that the seven groups making up the Kanak Socialist National Liberation Front have agreed to take part in the voting for four new regional councils and a congress. Political sources said the decision was a victory for mainstream moderate groups.
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