Papua New Guinea celebrates 51 years of independence

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This article details the Papua New Guinea (PNG) National Parliament formalising the parliamentary process to address the Bougainville independence referendum result, setting up a momentous and controversial decision. Key Summary Points The Core Issue: The PNG Parliament is preparing to formally debate and vote on whether to ratify the result of the 2019 referendum, in which 97.7% of Bougainvilleans voted in favour of political independence. High Voting Threshold Set: Parliament adopted a...