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This island was once ruled by Australia. Now, it could become the world's newest country

Summary by ABC Australia
A tropical archipelago just 1,500 kilometres from Australia is readying to become the world's newest country. But as Bougainville nears independence, memories of a bloody past are coming back to the surface.

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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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