Politics • Bougainville, Papua New GuineaBougainville dispute deepens as PNG govt defends 89-vote rule for independence decisionA row over how Bougainville’s referendum results will be handled has escalated after Speaker Simon Pentanu challenged a parliamentary process in Papua New Guinea.Christine RovoiFri, 12 Jun
Environment • Bougainville, Papua New GuineaTen people dead in Bougainville as Tropical Cyclone Maila leaves trail of destructionA landslide triggered by heavy rains has killed 10 people in Papua New Guinea’s autonomous region as the downgraded cyclone continues to impact communities across the Pacific.RNZ PacificMon, 13 Apr
Pacific Region • Bougainville, Papua New GuineaIshmael Toroama's election victory pushes Bougainville towards independence by 2027Tensions with Papua New Guinea escalate as the Bougainville leader prepares for a potential unilateral declaration if progress remains stalled.Christine RovoiTue, 07 Oct
