2019 Bougainville Referendum voting

Referendum voting running smoothly, mid-way through the Bougainville poll

“There was an atmosphere that they’ve waited long enough and want to vote, said Makereta Waqavonovono, one of the referendum observer team members for the Pacific Islands Forum.

“However, there were some concern about persons living with disabilities at polling stations where they were to vote. Things could have been organised better. I think what they are going to improve from now until vote closes next week is for the Presiding officer to send one of his/her officials to go and assist people with special needs, Waqavonovono told PACNEWS in Buka.