I revisited Bougainville in May and met some
Old friends from a nasty conflict in the 90’s
@paulkarp.bsky.socialA beautiful piece by @mikepbowers.bsky.social
A dreadlocked rebel soldier kept me alive in Bougainville 28 years ago. Reuniting with him was an emotional experience
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A dreadlocked rebel soldier kept me alive in Bougainville 28 years ago. Reuniting with him was an emotional experience | Mike Bowers
Here he was all those years later, older and as full of strength and pride as I remembered. I will be forever grateful to him