State of emergency declared after rioting and looting kills 16 in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea PM declares state of emergency amidst unrest

Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape declared a state of emergency after unrest that began on Wednesday has killed at least 16 people.  The unrest began when hundreds of police, military personnel, and civil servants went on strike and gathered at Port Moresby’s Unagi Oval before marching on the country’s Parliament after receiving a reduced pay packet. A large group then stormed the Parliament building before being addressed by lawmak…

State of emergency declared amid deadly Papua New Guinea riots

A state of emergency has been declared in Papua New Guinea after at least 22 people were reportedly killed in widespread rioting

Papua New Guinea declares 14-day state of emergency after 16 killed in riots

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape announced a 14-day state of emergency on Thursday (Jan 11) after 16 people were killed in riots. "Today we call for a state of emergency for 14 days in our nation's capital," Prime Minister Marape said, adding that over 1,000 troops were on standby to contain any situation that might arise in future.

Troops restore order after riots in Papua New Guinea

Troops patrolled the streets of Papua New Guinea's capital on Friday, under a state of emergency following riots that killed 16 across the country's two largest cities.

Troops restore order after riots in Papua New Guinea

Troops patrolled the streets of Papua New Guinea's capital on Friday, under a state of emergency following riots that killed 16 across the country's two largest cities.

Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency after 16 are killed in rioting

Papua New Guinea’s prime minister declared a state of emergency on Thursday, suspending government and police officials after 16 people were killed in rioting.