Ahead of Bougainville’s landmark independence vote, women dance at a November 6 reconciliation ceremony that brought together former enemies in a decade-long civil war. Photo: AFP
Why the US, China and Australia are watching as Bougainville votes
- Once torn apart by civil war, the autonomous region in Papua New Guinea kicks off a two-week independence referendum this weekend
- The vote takes place amid other bids for self-government in the region and geopolitical rivalry between the US and China
Ahead of Bougainville’s landmark independence vote, women dance at a November 6 reconciliation ceremony that brought together former enemies in a decade-long civil war. Photo: AFP
