New Caledonia: The Court of Justice of the Republic rejects the complaint of Kanak activists against several ministers

The Court of Justice of the Republic dismissed a complaint from six Kanak activists against several ministers, including Sébastien Lecornu, regarding their arrest and transfer to prisons in France. These arrests followed the May 2024 riots in New Caledonia, which resulted in 14 deaths and significant damages. The activists were suspected of organizing the riots but were later cleared by a Paris court. They accused the ministers of arbitrary acts and abuse of authority, claiming their arrests were politically motivated. Their lawyer expressed disappointment at the court's decision.