Tribal violence in Papua New Guinea leaves at least 30 dead as state of emergency declared near Porgera gold mine
6 months ago

Tribal violence in Papua New Guinea leaves at least 30 dead as state of emergency declared near Porgera gold mine

ABC  

Shootouts between hundreds of tribal warriors have left at least 30 people dead in Papua New Guinea's highlands, with security forces given emergency powers to quell the violence. Police said the unrest started in August when "illegal miners" inflicted life-threatening injuries on a landowner in the Porgera Valley, home to one of Papua New Guinea's largest gold deposits. PNG to crack down on 'squatters' at Porgera gold mine Photo shows An open cut mine under a cloudy sky Papua New Guinea's government approves a joint military and police operation to crack down on illegal mining and remove "squatters" at Porgera gold mine. The Porgera gold mine once accounted for around 10 per cent of Papua New Guinea's yearly export earnings.

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Papua New Guinea violence leaves between 20 and 50 people dead, UN official says
6 months ago

Papua New Guinea violence leaves between 20 and 50 people dead, UN official says

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Violence among illegal miners in Papua New Guinea has left between 20 and 50 people dead, a United Nations official said Monday. The U.N.'s humanitarian adviser for Papua New Guinea, Mate Bagossy, said the death toll of at least 20 as of Sunday was based on information from community members and local authorities in Enga province in …

Many killed after shootouts between tribal warriors near Papua New Guinea gold mine
6 months ago

Many killed after shootouts between tribal warriors near Papua New Guinea gold mine

The Hindu  

Shootouts between hundreds of tribal warriors have left at least 30 people dead in Papua New Guinea's highlands, police said on Monday as security forces were given emergency powers to quell the violence. Police said the unrest started in August when "illegal miners" inflicted life-threatening injuries on a landowner in the Porgera Valley, home to one of Papua New Guinea's …

Tribal violence over Papua New Guinea mines kills at least 20: UN
6 months ago

Tribal violence over Papua New Guinea mines kills at least 20: UN

Al Jazeera  

As clashes in Porgera Valley intensify, authorities allow police to use ‘lethal force’ to quell violence. Papua New Guinea has given police permission to use “lethal force” to restore order as shootouts between rival tribes have killed dozens of people. Mate Bagossy, the UN’s humanitarian adviser for Papua New Guinea, said the death toll from the intensifying tribal conflict had …

How the funnelling of high-powered weapons into Papua New Guinea is making tribal violence deadlier
1 year, 1 month ago

How the funnelling of high-powered weapons into Papua New Guinea is making tribal violence deadlier

ABC  

For the second time in as many months, Papua New Guinea is reeling from significant bloodshed. Last year as violence was escalating, PNG police sealed the province of Enga Photo shows An aerial view shows the charred remains of a building, with sparse trees nearby With a seemingly endless supply of guns, money and young men willing to act as …

Tribal bloodshed shines spotlight on instability in strategically vital Papua New Guinea
1 year, 1 month ago

Tribal bloodshed shines spotlight on instability in strategically vital Papua New Guinea

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — A tribal clash in Papua New Guinea’s remote highlands in which at least 26 people were killed has put a growing internal security problem under the microscope in the strategically vital South Pacific island nation that has garnered closer military attention from the United States and China. Here’s a look at some key issues surrounding Papua New …

Over 60 killed in gun battles between rival tribes in Papua New Guinea
1 year, 1 month ago

Over 60 killed in gun battles between rival tribes in Papua New Guinea

Hindustan Times  

Sixty-four bloodied bodies have been found in Papua New Guinea's highlands, police said Monday, as officers reported ongoing gun battles between rival tribes. Papua New Guinea's highlands have been the scene of persistent tribal violence, with several mass killings in recent years. Papua New Guinea's government has tried suppression, mediation, amnesties and a range of other strategies to control the …

At least 64 killed in ‘largest’ tribal clashes in Papua New Guinea
1 year, 1 month ago

At least 64 killed in ‘largest’ tribal clashes in Papua New Guinea

Al Jazeera  

Police retrieve 64 bodies after fighting breaks out between rival tribes in Papua New Guinea’s northern highlands. At least 64 people have been killed in tribal violence in the northern highlands of Papua New Guinea, according to media reports, with one police officer describing the killings as the “largest” in the Pacific nation’s recent history. “This is by far the …

At least 49 killed in massacre in PNG highlands
1 year, 1 month ago

At least 49 killed in massacre in PNG highlands

ABC  

In short: PNG police say at least 49 people have been shot dead in an ambush in the country's highlands in a major escalation of tribal fighting in the region. PNG police say at least 49 people have been shot dead in an ambush in the country's highlands in a major escalation of tribal fighting in the region. Papua New …

Tribal violence in Papua New Guinea kills 26 combatants and an unconfirmed number of bystanders
1 year, 1 month ago

Tribal violence in Papua New Guinea kills 26 combatants and an unconfirmed number of bystanders

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — At least 26 combatants and an unconfirmed number of bystanders were killed in a gunbattle between warring tribes in Papua New Guinea, police said Monday. Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said he had “great concern” about the violence in Enga and urged the warring tribes to lay down their weapons. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese …

Tribal violence in Papua New Guinea kills dozens of combatants and bystanders
1 year, 1 month ago

Tribal violence in Papua New Guinea kills dozens of combatants and bystanders

LA Times  

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape, shown addressing the U.N. General Assembly in 2022, urged warring tribes Monday to “lay down your arms” after many were killed in a gun battle in the country’s remote highlands. At least 26 combatants and an unconfirmed number of bystanders were killed in a “gun battle between warring tribes” in Papua New Guinea, …

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