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Will Bougainville's vote for independence create the world's newest nation?

Members of the Bougainville Women's Federation cheer after results were announced

Members of the Bougainville Women's Federation cheer after results were announced Source: AAP

All eyes are on Australia's neighbour Papua New Guinea after the people of Bougainville voted overwhelmingly for independence.


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By Virginia Langeberg

Presented by Amy Hall

Source: SBS


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All eyes are on Australia's neighbour Papua New Guinea after the people of Bougainville voted overwhelmingly for independence.



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