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News from Oct 23, 2026 (UTC)

Papua New Guinea isUneasy

A little worse than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 10Oct 23

Why

  1. Papua New Guinea MPs are nearing a big decision on Bougainville's bid to break away from the country.

    35 eventsthenational.com.pg, pina.com.fj, scoop.co.nzSource

  2. Rosso urges MPs to debate respectfully.

    5 eventsthenational.com.pgSource

  3. Bird says unequal resource sharing is risky.

    2 eventsthenational.com.pgSource

What happened

  • Statements31%
  • Cooperation56%
  • Criticism12%
  • Protests0%
  • Pressure0%
  • Fighting1%

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