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news Dw English 2026-05-13

Nauru Proposes Name Change to Break From Colonial Past

The parliament of Nauru has agreed to change the South Pacific microstate's name to "Naoero." A referendum will now be held to decide on this constitutional change, aiming to distance the nation from its colonial history.


The parliament of Nauru has agreed to change the South Pacific microstate's name to "Naoero". A referendum will now take place on the constitutional change.

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