Breaking the Silence: Bougainville’s Missing Persons

Over two decades have passed since the Bougainville Conflict broke out and an unknown number of victims still remain missing. This video by a British/Irish and a British/French film maker provides a glimpse into the lives of people who have lost loved ones.
Disclaimer: This video was not produced by the ICRC and does not necessarily represent the organization's views in its entirety.

[@Afrodizyak47]

Oh Bougainville, a country that I loved when I worked there in the 80's. I cry for those lost and maybe I may have worked with you as friends. I wish that you, the missing may be found and that you the mothers can rest easy .

[@justinnumalik1340]

Oh Bougainville, very nice place, the pleace where i borned..❤😢

[@lesliebrown8665]

What an insight,,,,,,, My God give them the closure they need,,,,,,, Lewa bruk lo lukim ol Mama karai lo painim Bun blo ol relative blo ol,,,,, oooooh sore,,, This land is being cursed ,,, I tell you,,, 20,000 is too much

[@MorganKaiulo]

So sad.

[@gordonmahin]

HOW ABOUT MINE WHO WERE DROWN LIVE BY CHOPPER IN THE OCEAN BY THE PNGDF?

[@Eyeling]

Thats very sad to hear. Hopefully justice will be served one day.

[@PhilemonByran]

The millitary police haven't arrested any officer ..it's forgoten

[@maxypriest3130]

Lives were lost on both sides.

[@dannnsonnd33]

More than 10 000 lives lost in bougainvillea.

[@tralbriggs104]

If Papua New Guinea would do this to Bougainville, I see nothing wrong in what Indonesia is doing to West Papua.

[@edmundfonataba83]

Do think West Papuan condone what the PNG government did to Bougainville? Think before you type!

[@magwils8299]

Just like Indonesia, GoPNG is/was wrong to have let the mine operate with poor environmental standards and disregard for the peoples livelihoods during/after mining operations... ~my_thoughts~

[@brandonraymond4025]

I think it would be proper for the for the PNG Government to help them after recognising the veterans and PNG Soldiers who fought and died during the crisis.

[@justinwai553]

😭😭😭

[@AugustineKili]

So sad coz some of them might be still under the sea. Sorry tru.

[@yonni-zd6yh]

lets find the missing