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Last day of campaigning ahead of Solomons poll

16:00 pm on 1 April 2019

Today is the last day of campaigning in Solomon Islands ahead of the National General Election on Wednesday.

It is the country's first since the departure of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands almost three years ago.

The mission, which started in 2003, brought an end to a bloody ethnic conflict that left over 200 people dead or missing, tens of thousands displaced and the national economy crippled.

Fast forward two decades and post-conflict Solomon Islands is preparing for the biggest test of its security and stability so far.

Koroi Hawkins is in the capital Honiara.

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Crowds flocked to political rallies all across the country over the weekend ahead of the Solomon Islands election Photo: RNZ Pacific/ Koroi Hawkins