Matilda Pilacapio discusses Papua Besana and Josephine Abaijah and some ambivalence about supporting her, and the rise of many factions which some thought would split the country apart at independence and lead to bloodshed.

Michael Somare recalls the feelings around the country, including the Papua Besena movement, Josephine Abaijah and separation and the role of Albert Maori Kiki and Reuben Taureka and other Papuans and John Guise to win the hearts of people.