Dated events associated with this case. Each event is a shared record: the same event appears identically wherever it is relevant.
· Declaration
Tanna and neighbouring islands were declared an independent "Tafea Nation," distinct from the Espiritu Santo secession.
Significance here: The founding declaration of the Tanna-centred secessionist episode.
· Conflict episode
A march to free imprisoned breakaway-state supporters ended in a fatal firefight.
Significance here: The most severe documented episode of violence in the Tafea secession attempt.
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