Tag: independence
Motarilavoa Hilda Lini – strong, passionate fighter for decolonisation, nuclear-free Pacific
By Stanley Simpson in Suva
I am saddened by the death of one of the most inspirational Pacific women and leaders I have worked with...
‘Under no illusions’ about France, says author of new Rainbow Warrior book
Pacific Media Watch
The author of the book Eyes of Fire, one of the many publications on the Rainbow Warrior bombing almost 40 years ago...
OPM call for PNG’s James Marape as negotiator for NZ pilot’s safe passage
Asia Pacific Report
Free Papua Organisation (OPM) leader Jeffrey Bomanak has appealed for Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape to become a “neutral intermediary”...
France briefs UN on New Caledonia decolonisation impasse
By Walter Zweifel
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has invited the United Nations Decolonisation Committee members to visit New Caledonia.
Controlled by France since 1853, New...
Timor-Leste is at the polls, here’s how Australia can support its democracy
ANALYSIS: By Melissa Conley Tyler and Andrea Fahey
Today is election day in Timor-Leste, when voters are deciding on 65 members of Parliament to represent...
Moetai Brotherson ushers in bold new era of Tavini governance for Mā’ohi Nui
SPECIAL REPORT: By Ena Manuireva
Mā’ohi Nui and the Pacific region has witnessed a historical moment at the Territorial Assembly when Oscar Temaru, leader of...