Event Brief
Bougainville nears independence as new country bid looms
Filed: May 06, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
Summary: Bougainville is preparing for independence, with memories of a bloody past resurfacing.
WHO: Bougainville
WHAT: Bougainville nears independence and could become the world’s newest country
WHEN: May 06, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
WHERE: Bougainville, Papua New Guinea
WHY: Bougainville is preparing to become independent.
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