Fresh violence has erupted in several parts of New Caledonia following mass arrests of pro-independence leaders; The Governor of Guam says military activity on the island is ramping up at an unprecented rate and he wants assurances from the U.S. that disruptions will be minimal; Public hearings have started for a bill that will restore New Zealand citizenship for Samoans born between 1924 and 1949.

Today on Pacific Waves

Mass arrest spark more unrest in New Caledonia

Concerns on Guam amid US military ramp up

Public hearings begin for Samoa Citizenship bill

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Concerns are being raised about a lack of staff in Tonga's prisons, following a fatal attack on a psychiatric nurse; The French ambassador to the Pacific has called out what they see as dis and misinformation in the territory; And there are claims that thousands of Papuans have been displaced due to an Indonesian military operation in.

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France calls out fake news amid unrest in New Caledonia

Concerns raised over lack of staff in Tonga's prison

Papuan liberation president speaks out on displacement of locals

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