What caused the Bougainville crisis?
Conflict began to emerge from the start of mining operations at Panguna. Many of the local landowners were opposed to the mine because it attracted an influx of workers from other parts of PNG.
Is Bougainville still part of Papua New Guinea?
Geographically, culturally, and linguistically, Bougainville is part of the Solomon Islands chain, but became part of Papua New Guinea rather than the British colony of Solomon Islands as an “accident” of late-19th century colonial map-drawing.
What is TFAD CIA?
TFAD – Terror Finance and Arms Division.
Is there gold in Bougainville?
The Panguna mine is a large copper mine located in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, in the east of Papua New Guinea….Panguna mine.
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Products | Copper, gold, silver |
| Type | Open pit |
| History | |
| Opened | 1972 |
How did Bougainville war end?
From the mid-1990s, accompanied by a ceasefire, a series of peace negotiations took place, which led to the signing of the Bougainville Peace Agreement (BPA) in 2001. The BPA granted Bougainville autonomous status, establishing the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG).
Did Bougainville gain independence?
A non-binding independence referendum was held in Bougainville, an autonomous region of Papua New Guinea, between 23 November and 7 December 2019. The referendum question was a choice between greater autonomy within Papua New Guinea and full independence; voters voted overwhelmingly (98.31%) for independence.
What did the PNGDF do in the Bougainville War?
From 1989 to 1997 the PNGDF was involved in fighting the secessionist Bougainville Revolutionary Army (BRA) on Bougainville and Buka. During these operations the PNGDF was criticised for its treatment of civilians, human rights violations and the use of mercenaries.
What kind of gear did the PNGDF use in WWII?
(The PNGDF itself was no stranger to WWII-era gear. This 1985 stamp shows the M1 pot helmet still in use.) (In the conflict’s first months, the PNGDF was still using WWII-veteran C-47 Dakota transports supplied by Australia.)
What does PNGDF stand for?
The Papua New Guinea Defence Force ( PNGDF) is the military organisation responsible for the defence of Papua New Guinea. It originated from the Australian Army land forces of the territory of Papua New Guinea before independence, coming into being in January 1973 and having its antecedents in the Pacific Islands Regiment.
Does the PNGDF unit need specialist weapons?
“PNGDF unit needs specialist weapons: Director”. The National. Archived from the original on 7 July 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017. ^ Mou, Freddy (25 March 2017). “PNGDF Unit marks 21st anniversary”.