From EMTV News
A reconciliation ceremony between three former combatants was staged recently in Panguna.
The ex-combatant leaders went through a traditional ceremony conducted by women.
Women’s leader Therese Jaintong told the three commanders that their act of reconciliation was reassuring and welcomed.
It demonstrates commitment towards the efforts of the Panguna peace building strategy towards referendum.
The Panguna Peace Building strategy was set up by the Autonomous Bougainville government in 2011, so that communities could learn to trust each other again.
Ishmel Toroama spoke on behalf of the ex-combatants. He described it as an emotional day.
The ceremony as also attended by representatives of AusAID.
It demonstrates commitment towards the efforts of the Panguna peace building strategy towards referendum.
The Panguna Peace Building strategy was set up by the Autonomous Bougainville government in 2011, so that communities could learn to trust each other again.
Ishmel Toroama spoke on behalf of the ex-combatants. He described it as an emotional day.
The ceremony as also attended by representatives of AusAID.
The Autonomous Bougainville Panguna Peace building strategy has the backing of the governments of PNG and Australia, with AusAID providing K1.28 Million to complement the ABG’s FUNDING COMMITMENT OF 1 MILLION KINA.
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