Nidoïsh Naisseline (June 27, 1945, in Guahma on Maré Island – June 3, 2015, in Nouméa) was a New Caledonian politician.[1] A Kanak of the Nétché tribe, born on the island of Maré, he was an advocate of New Caledonian independence. He succeeded his father Henri as high chief of the Guahma district in 1973; on June 6, 2007, he abdicated in favour of his son, Dokucas.[2]

Nidoïsh Naisseline
2nd President of Loyalty Islands Province
In office
July 14, 1995 – May 9, 1999
Preceded byRichard Kaloï
Succeeded byRobert Xowie
High Chief of Guahma
In office
1973–2007
Preceded byHenri Naisseline
Succeeded byDokucas Naisseline
Personal details
Born(1945-06-27)June 27, 1945
Nece, Maré Island, New Caledonia
DiedJune 3, 2015(2015-06-03) (aged 69)
Noumea, New Caledonia
Political partyParty of Kanak Liberation (1975-1981)
Kanak Socialist Liberation (1981-2015)

He had also served in the Congress of New Caledonia. He was the leader of the Kanak Socialist Liberation.

References edit

  1. ^ "L'empreinte de Naisseline" (in French). Les Nouvelles Calédoniennes. 5 June 2015. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Grand chef à 33 ans". Les Nouvelles Calédoniennes (in French). 7 June 2007. Archived from the original on 23 February 2011. Retrieved 27 September 2011.