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Why does Bougainville want independence Quora?
In the late 1980s, Bougainville became polluted by mining. Bougainvilleans were tired of their lack of representation in the government, in a country they never wanted to join. Militias unified with the local government to attempt achieving independence by force, forming the Bougainville Revolutionary Army.
Who does Bougainville want independence from?
Papua New Guinea
An independence referendum in Bougainville in 2019 saw 98 percent of voters favor independence from Papua New Guinea, but the referendum doesn’t guarantee independence.
Does Indonesia control Papua New Guinea?
For one, West Papua isn’t a country in its own right, it’s a province of Indonesia. While local government certainly has a say in what goes on, they are ultimately controlled by Indonesia and lack their own governmental system. Meanwhile Papua New Guinea has its own government, legislative system and Prime Minister.
Which nation has recently gained independence from Papua New Guinea?
A non-binding independence referendum was held in Bougainville, an autonomous region of Papua New Guinea, between 23 November and 7 December 2019….2019 Bougainvillean independence referendum.
| Response | Votes | \% |
|---|---|---|
| Valid votes | 179,971 | 99.39\% |
| Invalid or blank votes | 1,096 | 0.61\% |
| Total votes | 181,067 | 100.00\% |
| Registered voters/turnout | 206,731 | 87.59\% |
When did Bougainville become independent?
June 25, 2002
Autonomous Region of Bougainville/Founded
What happened to Bougainville?
Hostilities concluded under the Bougainville Peace Agreement in 1998….Bougainville conflict.
| Date | 1 December 1988 – 20 April 1998 |
|---|---|
| Location | Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Sea |
| Result | Military stalemate Bougainville Peace Agreement Establishment of the Autonomous Bougainville Government |
When did Bougainville become a province of PNG?
After Papua New Guinea became independent from Australia in 1975, Bougainville was given provincial status in 1976. In 1988, tension erupted into a civil war between the Bougainville Revolutionary Army and Papua New Guinea government forces.
Is Bougainville ready to be an independent country?
Papua New Guinea and Bougainville have come to an agreement with regards to certain developmental goals that Bougainville must achieve before independence is fully achieved. This is supposed to help ensure that Bougainville is able to function properly as an independent state.
What happened in Bougainville during the war?
After Papua New Guinea became independent from Australia in 1975, Bougainville was given provincial status in 1976. In 1988, tension erupted into a civil war between the Bougainville Revolutionary Army and Papua New Guinea government forces. One key issue of conflict was the Panguna mine, which was closed in 1989.
Will Bougainville reopen the Panguna mine?
In November 2019, Raymond Masono, Vice-President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, campaigned that he would plan to reopen the Panguna mine if the referendum resulted in a vote for independence. Panguna closed in 1989 due to the civil war and is now estimated to hold copper worth up to $60 billion.