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'''Ishmael Toroama''' is a [[Autonomous Region of Bougainville|Bougainville]]an politician. He is a former commander in the [[Bougainville Revolutionary Army]]. |
'''Ishmael Toroama''' is a [[Autonomous Region of Bougainville|Bougainville]]an politician and president-elect of Bougainville.<ref name=rnzelected>{{cite web |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/426722/ishmael-toroama-president-elect-of-bougainville |title=Ishmael Toroama president-elect of Bougainville |publisher=RNZ |date=23 September 2020 |accessdate=23 September 2020}}</ref> He is a former commander in the [[Bougainville Revolutionary Army]]. |
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Toroama is from the [[Kongara Mountains]] in Central Boungainville.<ref name=gangs/> |
Toroama is from the [[Kongara Mountains]] in Central Boungainville.<ref name=gangs/> |
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Toroama repeatedly ran unsuccessfully for office following the signing of the Bougainville Peace Agreement and the establishment of the [[Autonomous Bougainville Government]]. In the [[2010 Bougainvillean general election]] he ran unsuccessfully for the seat of South Nasioi, and in the [[2012 Papua New Guinean general election]] he failed to win the seat of Central Bougainville.<ref name=gangs/> In the [[2015 Bougainvillean general election]] he ran for [[President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville|President]], coming second to [[John Momis]].<ref name=abc>{{cite news | url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-08/john-momis-re-elected-as-bougainville-president-securing-abo/6529168 | title=John Momis re-elected as Bougainville president, securing more than 50pc of votes | work=Australian Broadcasting Corporation | date=9 June 2015 |accessdate=22 September 2020}}</ref> |
Toroama repeatedly ran unsuccessfully for office following the signing of the Bougainville Peace Agreement and the establishment of the [[Autonomous Bougainville Government]]. In the [[2010 Bougainvillean general election]] he ran unsuccessfully for the seat of South Nasioi, and in the [[2012 Papua New Guinean general election]] he failed to win the seat of Central Bougainville.<ref name=gangs/> In the [[2015 Bougainvillean general election]] he ran for [[President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville|President]], coming second to [[John Momis]].<ref name=abc>{{cite news | url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-08/john-momis-re-elected-as-bougainville-president-securing-abo/6529168 | title=John Momis re-elected as Bougainville president, securing more than 50pc of votes | work=Australian Broadcasting Corporation | date=9 June 2015 |accessdate=22 September 2020}}</ref> |
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In December 2019 he announced his intention to stand for president in the [[2020 Bougainvillean general election]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://postcourier.com.pg/toroama-makes-known-intention-to-stand-for-presidency/ |title=Toroama makes known intention to stand for presidency |publisher=Papua New Guinea Post-Courier |date=6 December 2019 |accessdate=22 September 2020}}</ref> He subsequently launched the [[Bougainville People’s Alliance Party]] to contest the [[Bougainville House of Representatives]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fijitimes.com/prominent-bougainvilleans-make-moves-towards-elections/ |title=Prominent Bougainvilleans make moves towards elections |publisher=Fiji Times |date=20 June 2020 |accessdate=22 September 2020}}</ref> He performed well in the election, leading the count at the 21st elimination |
In December 2019 he announced his intention to stand for president in the [[2020 Bougainvillean general election]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://postcourier.com.pg/toroama-makes-known-intention-to-stand-for-presidency/ |title=Toroama makes known intention to stand for presidency |publisher=Papua New Guinea Post-Courier |date=6 December 2019 |accessdate=22 September 2020}}</ref> He subsequently launched the [[Bougainville People’s Alliance Party]] to contest the [[Bougainville House of Representatives]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fijitimes.com/prominent-bougainvilleans-make-moves-towards-elections/ |title=Prominent Bougainvilleans make moves towards elections |publisher=Fiji Times |date=20 June 2020 |accessdate=22 September 2020}}</ref> He performed well in the election, leading the count at the 21st elimination,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/426658/former-bra-man-consolidates-bougainville-presidency-lead |title=Former BRA man consolidates Bougainville presidency lead |publisher=RNZ |date=22 September 2020 |accessdate=22 September 2020}}</ref> and ultimately winning the presidency.<ref name=rnzelected/> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 23:39, 22 September 2020
Ishmael Toroama is a Bougainvillean politician and president-elect of Bougainville.[1] He is a former commander in the Bougainville Revolutionary Army.
Toroama is from the Kongara Mountains in Central Boungainville.[2]
Civil war and aftermath
Toroama joined the Bougainville Revolutionary Army in the early days of the Bougainville Civil War and quickly became one of its field commanders.[2] In 1997 he was injured by a rocket-propelled grenade.[3] In 1999 he became the BRA's chief of defence, succeeding Sam Kauona.[2] As chief of defence, he was one of the signatories of the Bougainville Peace Agreement and opposed the breakaway faction under Francis Ona.[2] Following the conflict, he enriched himself by becoming a broker in the reconciliation process, then providing "protection" to local businesses.[2][3] He later became a cocoa farmer.[4]
Political career
Toroama repeatedly ran unsuccessfully for office following the signing of the Bougainville Peace Agreement and the establishment of the Autonomous Bougainville Government. In the 2010 Bougainvillean general election he ran unsuccessfully for the seat of South Nasioi, and in the 2012 Papua New Guinean general election he failed to win the seat of Central Bougainville.[2] In the 2015 Bougainvillean general election he ran for President, coming second to John Momis.[5]
In December 2019 he announced his intention to stand for president in the 2020 Bougainvillean general election.[6] He subsequently launched the Bougainville People’s Alliance Party to contest the Bougainville House of Representatives.[7] He performed well in the election, leading the count at the 21st elimination,[8] and ultimately winning the presidency.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Ishmael Toroama president-elect of Bougainville". RNZ. 23 September 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f Starygin, Stan (April 2013). "The Gangs of Bougainville: Seven Men, Guns and a Copper Mine" (PDF). Journal of Conflict Transformation & Security: 58–61. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ a b Keith Jackson (22 September 2020). "Ishmael Toroama – rebel, peace-maker, farmer, leader". PNG Attitude. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ "Ishmael spends more time on cocoa farming". 22 August 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ "John Momis re-elected as Bougainville president, securing more than 50pc of votes". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 9 June 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ "Toroama makes known intention to stand for presidency". Papua New Guinea Post-Courier. 6 December 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ "Prominent Bougainvilleans make moves towards elections". Fiji Times. 20 June 2020. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ "Former BRA man consolidates Bougainville presidency lead". RNZ. 22 September 2020. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
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