In 2019, Bougainville’s independence referendum was a landslide in favor of new nationhood: 97 percent voted yes, with more than 85 percent turnout. The referendum was mandated by the 2001 ...

"The breakdown in command and early release of prisoners was very bad for the system," Tokura stated. "It leaves a vacuum and ...

The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) and its people are in mourning following the passing of renowned women's rights ...

One of the first women to hold an open seat in Bougainville, Theonila Roka Matbob, is "more relaxed, more focused" and ...

Bougainville's largely matrilineal society also meant traditionally women in Bougainville regularly took up positions as leaders and decision-makers. "In matrilineal society, women are the main ...

Masono, who entered parliament in 2020 after winning one of the three seats reserved for women, is campaigning alongside men ...

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Bougainville police chief Francis Tokura said there is reason to believe members of his force have acted illegally. (Facebook: Aloysius Laukai ) But he urged those making the claims to provide proof.

JOSEPH WATAWI January 27, 1960-November 15, 2021. The autonomous region of Bougainville Island has lost a champion of independence and the father of the 2018 independence referendum.

The residents of Bougainville, an autonomous region of Papua New Guinea, have voted overwhelmingly in favor of independence. Find out how to travel there and what to do when you arrive.