What is the Bougainville peace agreement?
The Bougainville Peace Agreement is a joint creation of the Government of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville leaders, signed on 30 August, 2001, in Arawa. The Agreement provides a road map for all parties, based on three pillars: Autonomy, Weapons Disposal and a Referendum on Bougainville’s political status.
When was the formal Bougainville peace Agreement signed?
30 August 2001
On 30 August 2001, a comprehensive Bougainville Peace Agreement was signed in Arawa.
What was the purpose of the peace agreement?
Peace agreements are the codification of the terms of settlement between some or all conflict parties for the purpose of ending conflict between them.
What are the two main goals of the Unomb in Bougainville?
Following the UN Political Office in Bougainville (UNPOB) established in 1998, and the subsequent Observer Mission for Bougainville (UNOMB) facilitated and monitored the three key tenets of the BPA: (1) autonomy, (2) weapons disposal and (3) referendum.
In what year did Bougainville become the first province to establish their interim provincial government?
On May 17, 1990, Bougainville declared its independence officially for the second time, from PNG and established the Bougainville Interim Government (BIG). In April 1991 the PNG army, taking advantage of the hardships caused by the blockade, re-invaded Bougainville.
What was the Sandline crisis?
The Sandline affair was a political scandal that became one of the defining moments in the history of Papua New Guinea, and particularly the conflict in Bougainville. It brought down the government of Sir Julius Chan, and took Papua New Guinea to the verge of a military revolt.
When did the Versailles peace agreement happened?
June 28, 1919
On June 28, 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was signed at the Palace of Versailles outside Paris, France. The treaty was one of several that officially ended five years of conflict known as the Great War—World War I.
Was the Versailles treaty fair?
Explanation: The Treaty was fair in the sense that it could be justified by the Allied powers. It was not wise in that the harsh conditions of the treaty set the stage for world war II. Large parts of the French country side had been destroyed by the trench warfare that took place in France.
How did Bougainville war end?
The BRA subsequently undertook retaliatory action in northern Bougainville and on Buka. Chan decided to abandon attempts at peace, and on 21 March 1996, approved the lifting of the ceasefire on Bougainville.
What happened to the Sandline International mercenaries?
Sandline ceased all operations on 16 April 2004. On the company’s website, a reason for closure is given: While the mass media often referred to Sandline as a mercenary company, the company’s founders disputed that characterisation.
Which province is Bill Skate from?
Bill Skate
| The Honourable Sir Bill Skate KCMG | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Jack Skate26 September 1953 Papua New Guinea |
| Died | 3 January 2006 (aged 52) Brisbane, Australia |
| Political party | People’s National Congress Party |
| Spouse(s) | Lady Rarua Skate |