The Bougainville referendum and beyond: Transition and Institution-Building
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The Bougainville referendum and beyond: Transition and Institution-Building
In 2019 the National Research Institute of Papua New Guinea and the Constitutional Transformation Network prepared two studies to inform leaders in Bougainville and PNG on the future governance of Bougainville.
Oct 17, 2023
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97.7% of Bougainville voters chose independence in a historic 2019 referendum. Now, the region’s journey to statehood is set for 2027. "The people have spoken," says Bougainville’s President Ishmael Toroama, reaffirming the region's independence push. Will Papua New Guinea’s parliament agree to the 2027 timeline? Visit globalsouthworld.com for more. #GSWNews #Bougainville #PapuaNewGuinea #Independence | Global South World
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Even Late Francis Ona well before 2019 referendum in one of his interview had publicly pronounced that even should there be a referendum 90% of Bougainvilleans would support Independence. #Francisona #Bougainville #bougainvilleindependence | Bougainville Independence Movement
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Bougainville Independence Movement is older then Png Independence,Png Constitution and Png Present Leaders. No single Png current Leaders have the Power to say no to 97.7 % vote for Independence. Png National Parliament Mas wanbel,luksave na endorsing 2019 referendum result 97.7% vote blo Independence. Lasting Peace and relationship between Bougainville and Png is only through granting Bougainville her Independence. Full stopped. | Anthony Kaima Angelus
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Bougainville Independence Movement is older then Png Independence,Png Constitution and Png Present Leaders. No single Png current Leaders have the Power to say no to 97.7 % vote for Independence. Png National Parliament Mas wanbel,luksave na endorsing 2019 referendum result 97.7% vote blo Independence. Lasting Peace and relationship between Bougainville and Png is only through granting Bougainville her Independence. Full stopped. | Anthony Kaima Angelus
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