| Accession Number | AWM2020.203.5 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Digital file |
| Maker |
Bohane, Ben |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Solomon Islands, Bougainville, South Bougainville, Arawa, Pacific Islands: Solomon Islands, Bougainville, South Bougainville, Arawa |
| Date made | 23 November 2019 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
Staunch pro-independence leaders Ishmael Toroama (left), former BRA Commander and now President of Bougainville, along with Chris Uma (Me'ekamui Defence Force) at right, are the first to cast their ballots in Arawa during theindependence referendum. Polling booths were monitored by several Australian MPs and other officials from regional organisations like the Pacific Islands Forum and the Commonwealth to see the process was free and fair.
Description
Staunch pro-independence leaders Ishmael Toroama (left), former BRA Commander and now President of Bougainville, along with Chris Uma (Me'ekamui Defence Force) at right, are the first to cast their ballots in Arawa during theindependence referendum. Polling booths were monitored by several Australian MPs and other officials from regional organisations like the Pacific Islands Forum and the Commonwealth to see the process was free and fair.