After World War II, the United Nations encouraged countries to support independence for nations that were still colonies. In Papua New Guinea (PNG), this meant that many people started to push for their right to govern themselves. Over time, with growing local movements and support from the UN, PNG gained independence from Australia on September 16, 1975.
After WW2, the collapse of the League of Nations and the establishment of the UN come about. The UN promoted nationalism in global arena and urged under colonizers to give their colonies independence. Shed light to how png's road to independence come about. Explain it in two to three sentences. Please use common and simple words and explain.
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