Historical independence

Timeline: Rotuman self-determination

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  1. · Declaration

    Republic of Rotuma declaration, 1987

    Henry Gibson declared Rotuma independent of Fiji and proclaimed himself king, an effort ended by 1988 sedition trials.

    Significance here: The sole documented historical episode of an actual Rotuman independence declaration.

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