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

Rioting and unrest in Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, result in deaths, looting, and fires, as police go on strike over a pay dispute.
The government deploys the army to restore order and the prime minister appeals for calm after protests turn violent, leaving at least 15 people dead in Port Moresby and Lae.

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BBC News

Papua New Guinea: At least 15 dead after major rioting and looting

A 14-day state of emergency has been declared by the government, with more than 1,000 troops on standby.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Papua New Guinea riots: at least nine dead in Port Moresby as more police sent to capital

Prime minister James Marape has called on police officers who are protesting over pay cut to report for duty

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

15 Killed As Riots Erupt In Papua New Guinea's 2 Largest Cities

At least 15 people have died in riots across Papua New Guinea's two largest cities, the country's police commissioner said on Thursday.

4 months ago·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

Riots in Papua New Guinea's 2 biggest cities reportedly leave 15 dead

The Papua New Guinea government is working to restore order after at least 15 people were reportedly killed during rioting and looting that left the country’s two biggest cities in

4 months ago·United States

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abc News

Riots in Papua New Guinea's 2 biggest cities reportedly leave 15 dead

The Papua New Guinea government is working to restore order after at least 15 people were reportedly killed during rioting and looting that left the country’s two biggest cities in flames

4 months ago·United States

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CNN

Papua New Guinea rocked by violence as pay error prompts police walkout, riots and looting

Papua New Guinea was dealing with the fallout Thursday of violent riots and looting that shook the capital Port Moresby, with the prime minister vowing repercussions amid calls for his resignation and demands from China to safeguard its citizens and their businesses.

4 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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