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THE Autonomous Bougainville Government should not be given greater autonomy or allowed to gain independence.
This is because 85 per cent of Bougainvilleans are living under fear and have no freedom of choice to express their real feelings openly.
The National reported on Jan 23, 2020 that the 40-day period for Bougainville Referendum petition period ended peacefully without any complains.
But I have come to realise that the international observers, the two governments – Autonomous Bougainville Government and the National Government -have failed to understand the people of Bougainville as they are really dividend among themselves.
Law and order problems will be a big issue for Bougainvilleans if they are granted greater autonomy or independence to rule themselves.

Stephen Pulipilya