Bougainville referendum: PNG region votes overwhelmingly for independence

[Tommy Tainant]

Bougainville votes for independence in referendum

The people of Bougainville, an island group in Papua New Guinea, have voted overwhelmingly for independence.

Voters had two options - more autonomy, or full independence. Of the 181,000 ballots, almost 98% were in favour of independence.

The referendum was approved by the Papua New Guinea government, but the result is non-binding.

Nevertheless, the landslide victory will put pressure on PNG to grant Bougainville independence.

Thats pretty conclusive.

 

[Questioner]

Bougainville votes for independence in referendum

The people of Bougainville, an island group in Papua New Guinea, have voted overwhelmingly for independence.

Voters had two options - more autonomy, or full independence. Of the 181,000 ballots, almost 98% were in favour of independence.

The referendum was approved by the Papua New Guinea government, but the result is non-binding.

Nevertheless, the landslide victory will put pressure on PNG to grant Bougainville independence.

Thats pretty conclusive.

Out of sincere curiosity, what is the difference between a British and Bougainville referendum?