The people of Bougainville have voted overwhelmingly to secede from Papua New Guinea, with more than 97 per cent in favour of autonomy.
The referendum is part of the peace agreement to end a bloody civil war which killed thousands of people on the small island.
However, the referendum result is not binding. PNG and Bougainville are expected to negotiate to find a way forward.
PNG Correspondent Natalie Whiting reports from Bougainville.
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