Border crossers rights must be protected

By Aloysius Laukai

Acting ABG President, Patrick Nisira, wants the current border meeting in Buka to consider traditional border crossers.

He said discussions must protect the rights of traditional border crossers like those in the Shortlands, Otonjava and Choiseul Islands who have been trading with Bougainvilleans for many years without any conflict.

He said these people also have relatives on both sides of the border and, because of their remoteness and neglect by both governments, have always helped each other in times of need.

The Acting President made these comments when officially opening the meeting in Buka this morning.

He also commended organisers for choosing Buka as the venue for this very important meeting.

Comments

[Joseph Mautu]

All people crossing the border must have a Passport whether Traditional crossers or not.

All Bougainvilleans are Traditional Border crossers.

We must fulfil the objectives of establishing a Border Post.