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The eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha\u2019apai volcano on Saturday evening was followed by a tsunami and then a communications blackout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As messages started to come through from those who had access to satellite phones, a partial picture emerged of what happened and what now faces the Tongan people in terms of response and recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A major ash fall has contaminated water sources, roads have been chewed up by the tsunami surge, boats have been thrown about in harbours. So far, there have been no reports of casualties, but many parts of the country are still incommunicado. 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This global forum is of prime importance to Pacific island countries given the leadership their negotiators have provided over many years. 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