Bougainville Independence

The PNG leader has urged Bougainville's leadership to consider the importance of economic independence alongside political aspirations.

Bougainville's Minister responsible for implementing independence, Ezekiel Masat, says that while some may be surprised by the date for independece, he is not.

Bougainville has wanted a moderator after it perceived Port Moresby changing the rules on the tabling of the referendum on independence.