http://www.metafilter.com/tags/bougainville Posts tagged with 'bougainville' at MetaFilter. Fri, 31 Aug 2001 20:01:12 -0800 Fri, 31 Aug 2001 20:01:12 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.metafilter.com/9797/ <a href="http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20010831/frhome.htm">Bougainville Rebels, PNG Sign Comprehensive Autonomy Deal<br></a> The deal, following two years of dialogue and almost a decade of violence, will culminate in a referendum on independence in 10 years. When fully implemented, it will give Bougainville broad autonomy in legislation, judiciary, and its own police force. Bougainvilleans fight for secession stems from PNG's distribution of revenue from gold mines on the island. Kabui's remarks at the signing emphasized the Bougainvillean identity and culture that autonomy would protect. tag:metafilter.com,2001:site.9797 Fri, 31 Aug 2001 20:01:12 -0800 bougainville independence news papaunewguinea png rebels rschram