The Aftermath Of War In Bougainville (2011)

Blood and Treasure: Fourteen years after the end of the war that claimed one tenth of Bougainville s population, explosive allegations that a mining giant funded the war are threatening cries to get the mine re-opened. For similar stories, see: Inside Bougainville - Papa New Guinea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD3yoK261TY Bougainville Tastes Peace - Papua New Guinea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odC7xmuDpaU Bougainville: Killer Deal - Papua New Guinea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra6_E55OOa4 Subscribe to journeyman for daily uploads: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=journeymanpictures For downloads and more information visit: http://www.journeyman.tv/film/5199/blood-and-treasure Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeymanpictures Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JourneymanVOD https://twitter.com/JourneymanNews Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeymanpictures "The Government of PNG followed Rio Tinto s instructions and carried out its requests", reveals Sir Michael Somare, speaking about the brutal civil war fought over the world s biggest copper mine. The key players now want the mine re-opened, but Somare s allegations will complicate the talks. The conflict has also not been forgotten by the islanders. "We died for it, shed blood for it", one man says. They want the mine re-opened, but insist they will fight to ensure it remains closed until they are compensated for the past. SBS Australia – Ref. 5199 Journeyman Pictures is your independent source for the world s most powerful films, exploring the burning issues of today. We represent stories from the world s top producers, with brand new content coming in all the time. On our channel you ll find outstanding and controversial journalism covering any global subject you can imagine wanting to know about.