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Feb 22, 2022

Russian colonialism and its misuse of self-determination: Statement by the UNPO General Secretary on the Russian Federation's Recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk

UNPO members are firmly committed to the idea, underlying the creation of the United Nations, that the proper implementation of the right to self-determination is critical to achieving peace and sustainable development. Through the UNPO Covenant, members of the UNPO collectively recognize that implementation of “the right to self-determination … should be based on its broadest and most...

Feb 22, 2022

Russian colonialism and its misuse of self-determination:...

On February 21, the Russian Federation recognized two breakaway territories of Ukraine as independent countries, using that recognition as the pretext for the use of the Russian army in Ukraine. This marks...

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Dec 10, 2019

Bougainville Referendum: An Example for Governments...

The officials of the Bougainville Referendum Commission (BRC), a body which has been set up to administer the vote, have noted that despite the overwhelming environmental and infrastructural difficulties...

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Aug 26, 2019

Australia Watches Bougainvilleans Prepare for...

The article below was published by The Interpreter- Lowy Institute:   On 23 November this year, Bougainvilleans will vote in a referendum to decide whether they wish to stay part of Papua New Guinea...

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Sep 21, 2006

Bougainville: Resistance Fighters to Get Final...

The National Executive Council has approved the list of names and arrangements for final settlement of claims for outstanding allowances by members of the former Bougainville Resistance Forces (BRF). Leaders...

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Apr 06, 2005

Bougainville: Ex-combatants and Chiefs Express...

Ex-combatants and chiefs in South Bougainville have expressed commitment and support for the Autonomous Bougainville Government elections. They were responding to statements by Me’ekamui...

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Jan 07, 2004

Ombudsman Commission amends Bougainville cons...

The National Constitution was amended in good faith, to cater for the future of the people of Bougainville, Chief Ombudsman Ila Geno has said. This is something that the people of Papua New Guinea...

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