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Bougainville referendum results and future status debate

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated oct 23

The latest in this situation

  1. Rosso calls on Parliament to debate Bougainville's future status.
  2. MPs in parliament debated independence, with Bird's assembly endorsing a 'no' vote on Bougainville.
  3. MPs Timothy Masiu and Belden Namah discussed Bougainville's post-conflict transition.

How it started

Parliament to Debate Bougainville Referendum Results on August 27

4 reports, 1 independent, last reported Oct 23. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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The Joint Supervisory Body endorsed the Melanesian Framework and Joint Consultation Report regarding Bougainville's future political status. The body agreed that Parliament will debate the 2019 referendum results on August 27. The Melanesian Framework provides the political and constitutional roadmap between the governments of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville.

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Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The process defines the future political and economic structure of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. The Joint Consultation Report serves as a formal record of negotiations on the region's future political status.

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Who's involved

  • parliamentThe legislative body responsible for debating and ratifying the referendum outcomes.
  • Ishmael ToroamaCo-chaired the Joint Supervisory Body coordinating the independence process.
  • James MarapeCo-chaired the Joint Supervisory Body coordinating the independence process.
  • Papua New GuineaThe national geopolitical state whose governance structure is affected by the regional process.

How it developed

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  1. Rosso calls on Parliament to debate Bougainville's future status.1 source
  2. MPs Timothy Masiu and Belden Namah discussed Bougainville's post-conflict transition.Sub-event
  3. Ishmael Toroama references BRC's referendum results after the government tabled them in Parliament.Sub-event
  4. Maritime incidents are occurring in PNG waters, involving the Bougainvillean President and the broader political issues surrounding the region.Sub-event
  5. Parliament leads consultations on Bougainville's future, awaiting referendum ratification.1 source

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Coverage

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