At least 49 people have been killed in the largest PNG Highlands 'massacre' in recent history. Here's what we know
ABCDozens of people have been killed in a clash between tribes in Papua New Guinea's Highlands that's been described as an "ambush". "A lot of people have been killed, the biggest number killed in a massacre in a very long time," said Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary Acting Superintendent George Kakas. At least 26 killed in massacre in PNG highlands Photo shows A man dressed in police uniform and holding a gun stands on a street with cars nearby. 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 mercenaries, tribal fighting in PNG has become akin to guerilla warfare.
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Gang kills at least 26 villagers in remote Papua New Guinea, officials say
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ABC
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Associated Press
Indonesia boosts security in Papua after 9 killed in riot
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Nine shot dead in Papua's highlands after Indonesia moves to 'divide and rule' region
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9 Killed in Attack in Indonesia’s Papua Province, Say Police
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