O nouă țară și-ar putea câștiga independența

The Parliament of Papua New Guinea is reviewing the referendum results from Bougainville, where 97.7% voted for independence. Although non-binding, this overwhelming support strengthens Bougainville's political mandate for negotiations with the national government. The region aims for extended autonomy by 2027 and full independence by 2030, following a history of resource disputes and a civil war. The referendum's outcome must be ratified by the national parliament before any further steps can be taken towards independence.