Images: Bougainville Peace Signing

Friday, 31 August 2001, 8:55 am
Press Release: New Zealand Defence Force

Image of the Bougainville Peace Agreement Signing Ceremony Thursday August 30th at Arawa in Bougainville including Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Phil Goff.

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