Bougainville’s independence deadline exposes peace agreement gaps (Kevin Pullen – The Interpreter)

The Bougainville Peace Agreement, signed in August 2001 after extensive consultation and negotiation, has stood the test of time. There has been no return to conflict, and many of the agreement’s most substantial terms have been met. Weapons disposal measures are assessed to be largely complete. A new homegrown Bougainville Constitution was written, with the Autonomous Bougainville Government first elected in 2005, and five elections held since. The public service has been stood up, along with local courts and powers to regulate mining and lands.

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