The 10 Days That Shook Papua New Guinea

Summary by Krater

A documentary by ABC Australia from April 1997 examining the political crisis in Papua New Guinea, where Brigadier Jerry Singirock led a mutiny of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force against Prime Minister Sir Julius Chan's use of Sandline International mercenaries in Bougainville.

From the video

Answers: What caused the 1997 military mutiny in Papua New Guinea led by Brigadier Jerry Singirock against Prime Minister Sir Julius Chan?

• Papua New Guinea politics
• military mutiny
• Sandline International mercenaries
• Bougainville conflict
• civil-military relations

What it concludes

• Brigadier Jerry Singirock launched Operation Rausim Quick to expel Sandline International mercenaries hired by Prime Minister Sir Julius Chan to end the Bougainville war.
• Prime Minister Sir Julius Chan responded to the mutiny by sacking his military chief, Colonel Alfred Aikung, and replacing him with a more acceptable officer.
• Sandline International was paid $46 million to eliminate the Bougainville rebels before the June national election.
• Brigadier Jerry Singirock claimed he saved democracy and protected the constitution of Papua New Guinea, though the military's involvement fundamentally changed its role as a political player.