Emotional scenes at the start of the Pre-Reconciliation ceremony in Kokopo, with former PNGDF Commander Jerry Singirok, embracing his former commanding officer Joe Pais.
This morning (Tuesday, November 5th), was the very first time both men had met since 1978.
Mr. Pais had been Singirok's Platoon Commander after completing training at the Joint Services College.
Their stories, one of many that are being shared as veterans from the State Security Forces, and Bougainville Veterans come together for Phase One of the National Reconciliation process.
4 ноя 2019