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Coconut War

Subject Conflict 1980 CE

The Coconut War was a brief clash between Papua New Guinean soldiers and rebels in Espiritu Santo shortly before and after the independence of the Republic of Vanuatu was declared on 30 July 1980.

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Moran, J. (n.d.). Coconut War. History Atlas. Retrieved 14 November 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/topics/coconut-war/

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