Francis Ona
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Francis Ona was a key leader in the Bougainville Revolutionary Army and a central figure in the Bougainville conflict, advocating for the rights of the island's inhabitants against foreign exploitation of their land and resources. He declared independence for Bougainville and has had a lasting influence on its political landscape, even after his death in 2005.
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Francis Ona was the leader of the Bougainville Republican Army who declared independence in 1990.
A dreadlocked rebel soldier kept me alive in Bougainville 28 years ago. Reuniting with him was an emotional experience | Mike BowersThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-06-30
United Kingdom· 2025-06-30
Francis Ona led a sabotage campaign that forced the closure of the Panguna mine in 1989.
Bougainville fought a war to shut down Panguna mine. Now it wants to reopen it | Rio TintoThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-06-30
United Kingdom· 2025-06-30
Francis Ona was a war hero and the commander of the Bougainville Revolutionary Army during the conflict.
In search of the South Pacific fugitive who crowned himself king | BougainvilleThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-03-06
United Kingdom· 2025-03-06
