France Does
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It Again!
France, which has already exploded a total of 52 nuclear devices in tests in the Sahara and the Pacific exploded its 53rd at AAururoa in June —the beginning of a new series. The French president an nounced France's intention of ex ploding them underground from next year (probably on Eiao, in the Mar quesas, which it has been preparing for some time), but the concession did nothing to contain the public outcry against the latest series, in cluding demonstrations in France it self. Fiji's Prime Minister, Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, said it was "an affront to a civilisation rhat the tests should be renewed even for one year," and added that the decision showed "complete disregard for the well-being and wishes of the peace loving peoples of the South Pacific."