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Bougainville president warns PNG parliament over referendum backing

Bougainville's president says PNG's parliament must respect a 2019 referendum result or risk destabilising the peace process.

Skinny McBuntu

Bougainville's president has cautioned that if Papua New Guinea's parliament fails to support the outcome of a 2019 referendum, it will undermine the peace process. The warning appears aimed at ensuring PNG follows through on commitments related to Bougainville's political status.

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Bougainville president warns of going against peace process

Bougainville's President says if PNG's parliament refuses to back the 2019 referendum result it will undermine the peace process.

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