At least 53 reported killed in tribal fighting in Papua New Guinea
- Tribal violence in Papua New Guinea's Enga province resulted in a massacre of at least 53 men, with reports suggesting the death toll could rise.
- The violence, escalating since 2022 elections, highlights internal security challenges and draws attention from nations like China, the U.S., and Australia.
- Papua New Guinea, a diverse nation with a rich Indigenous culture and abundant resources, faces ongoing challenges with tribal conflicts and internal security issues.
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Papua New Guinea massacre: fears violence could spiral over tribal conflict
Prime minister James Marape to seek help from Australia to support police after the deadly killings in Enga provinceAuthorities in Papua New Guinea are bracing for an escalation of violence after dozens of men were killed in a tribal massacre on Sunday.In the wake of the killings, the prime minister, James Marape, is facing calls to declare a state of emergency to address the ongoing fighting. Continue reading...
Dozens killed after gunfight in Papua New Guinea
More than two dozen people were killed in a gunfight Sunday in the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea, where deadly violence between more than a dozen tribal groups has been escalating. The cause of the latest episode was unclear.
Dozens killed in Papua New Guinea Highlands region
Papua New Guinea’s National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported Monday that at least 49 people have been killed in a massacre in Papua New Guinea’s remote Highlands region. Reports have said that it is “very likely to be one of the deadliest massacres in the highlands in recent history.” The massacre happened in the remote village of Wapenamanda, Enga Province, located in the northern region …
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