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Tahiti: Thousands march in Papeete against French nuclear bill

Tahitipresse reported on December 20 that thousands of people marched in Papeete on December 19 to protest legislation before the French National Assembly dealing with compensation for victims of French nuclear testing in the area. The rally involved a broad range of people, including various political parties and church representatives.

Protesters were demanding the legislation be expanded to cover a wider area that was affected and a broader range of illnesses caused by the three decades of testing up until 1996 as well as the aftermath.

The legislation was passed on December 22.

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