Papua New Guinea’s parliament finally tables Bougainville independence question
PNG's parliament has tabled the question of whether to approve independence for the autonomous region of Bougainville after a seven-year wait.
After a seven-year delay, Papua New Guinea's parliament has finally brought forward the question of whether to approve independence for the autonomous region of Bougainville. The decision on the matter is expected to take at least several months more. This comes after decades of struggle in the region toward potential statehood.
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Long time coming: After decades of struggle, is Bougainville on the brink of statehood?
Analysis – After a seven-year wait, Papua New Guinea's parliament is expected to finally table the question of whether to approve of independence for the autonomous region of Bougainville.
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PNG parliament decision on Bougainville still months off at least
As Bougainville's independence referendum was finally tabled in PNG's parliament, an eventual decision on the matter is at least months away.