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Three referendums on independence have been held since 2018, with the last resulting in a narrow victory for the pro-French stance amid accusations of voter suppression affecting the pro-independence groups, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pro-independence activists continue to challenge the legitimacy of the latest votes, advocating for further referendums. An independent New Caledonia appears inevitable, yet the question remains as to when and under what circumstances this will occur.