Historical independence

Timeline: Espiritu Santo separatist episode

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  1. · Declaration

    Declaration of the "State of Vemerana," 1980

    Jimmy Stevens declared Espiritu Santo independent shortly before Vanuatu's own independence.

    Significance here: The sole declared secessionist episode surrounding Vanuatu's independence.

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