Solomon Islands Photos

Background: The UK established a protectorate over the Solomon Islands in the 1890s. Some of the bitterest fighting of World War II occurred on these islands. Self-government was achieved in 1976 and independence two years later. Ethnic violence, government malfeasance, and endemic crime have undermined stability and civil society. In June 2003, Prime Minister Sir Allen KEMAKEZA sought the assistance of Australia in reestablishing law and order; the following month, an Australian-led multinational force arrived to restore peace and disarm ethnic militias. The Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) has been very effective in restoring law and order and rebuilding government institutions.



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Areas in Solomon Islands: Anuta | Fatutaka | Florida Islands | Guadalcanal | Makira (San Cristobal) | Malaita | Maramasike | New Georgia Islands | Rennell & Bellona | Russell Islands | Santa Ana | Santa Cruz Islands | Santa Isabel | Shortland Islands | Sikaiana | Tikopia | Uki | Ulawa

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