Concern over Torba group’s claim

Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has expressed serious concern about a group in the northern province of Torba claiming a “second republic,” according to RNZ Pacific. The available report does not provide further details about the group or the government’s planned response.

Bougainville pathway raised in parliament

In Papua New Guinea, Peter Tsiamalili Jnr, the regional member for the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, has addressed parliament about Bougainville’s route towards independence, the Post-Courier reported. He said the self-determination campaign has roots extending over 140 years and referred to constitutional commitments, while arguing that the issue is broader than a contemporary disagreement over resources.