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Dozens reportedly killed in fresh outbreak of violence in Papua New Guinea highlands

The Guardian - AU

Dozens of men killed in Papua New Guinea tribal violence, police say

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.

WEKU

64 Dead In Papua New Guinea Tribal Violence

Sixty-four bloodied bodies have been found along a stretch of road in Papua New Guinea's remote highlands, police said Monday, a gruesome escalation of long-running violence between local warring tribes.

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

Police retrieve 64 bodies after fighting breaks out between rival tribes in Papua New Guinea’s northern highlands.

Al Jazeera

Dozens killed in outbreak of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea highlands

Police say attack between neighbouring tribes led to mass deaths, marking an escalation in fighting in the country’s remote northern region

The Guardian - AU

Australia offers aid after 'disturbing' massacre in PNG

Australia has offered Papua New Guinea assistance after the "disturbing" massacre of dozens of people in the nation's highlands.

AAP

Olam hands NRL's PNG expansion bid a reality check

Wests Tigers recruit Justin Olam has urged caution over plans to base an NRL expansion side in Australia rather than in Papua New Guinea.

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'Do not give up on PNG': Marape urges investment

Papua New Guinea can join Australia in providing security and promoting democracy in the Pacific if empowered economically, its prime minister says.

AAP

‘An important recognition’: PNG leader’s speech sheds light on Albo’s Pacific strategy

Marape is one of only a handful of world leaders that has addressed the Australian Parliament, and the speech is a sign of deepening relations with Papua New Guinea.

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PNG PM Vows Close Australia Ties In Face Of Chinese Courtship

Papua New Guinea's prime minister on Thursday became the first Pacific Island leader ever to address Australia's parliament, vowing close ties despite ever-louder overtures from China.

International Business Times

PNG wants to stand on its 'own two feet': PM Marape

The leaders of Australia and Papua New Guinea have discussed regional and economic security after James Marape made history by addressing federal MPs.

AAP

PNG rules out China pact as PM arrives in Australia

Papua New Guinea has hosed down suggestions it will enter a policing pact in China as the nation's prime minister prepares to address Australia's parliament.

AAP

Papua New Guinea’s PM to address Australian parliament as Pacific security race with China builds

Anthony Albanese and James Marape to meet on Thursday amid rising domestic pressures on the PNG leader

The Guardian - AU

US Official Urges Papua New Guinea to Reject Chinese Security Deal

A US official is urging Papua New Guinea to reject a security deal with China, citing concerns over potential risks to regional stability and sovereignty.

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Prospect of major China-PNG security pact hosed down

Papua New Guinea is unlikely to ink a major policing deal with China similar to the Solomon Islands after nascent security talks were revealed, one expert says.

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More than a pay dispute: what’s really behind the Papua New Guinea riots

Historical land disputes and rampant unemployment are just two of the litany of factors sparking this week’s violence in Port Moresby.

The Guardian - AU

‘Everything’s gone’: Papua New Guinea picks up the pieces in wake of widespread looting

Ripon Rahman lost his stock, his truck and even his dog and cat amid the rioting sparked by protests over public sector pay cuts in Port Moresby

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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.

AAP

PNG asks Australia for helicopter after deadly unrest

Australia's government remains in constant communication with Papua New Guinea and has received requests for assistance after deadly rioting and civil unrest.

The Independent UK

At least 15 dead as rioting and looting spreads across Papua New Guinea capital amid protests on pay cut

US embassy in Port Moreby says shots were fire near compound as China lodges protest

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - AU

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

Al Jazeera

Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency after 15 killed in riots

PM announces 14-day state of emergency in the capital, Port Moresby, suspends police chief and top bureaucrats.

International Business Times

Papua New Guinea Vows Crackdown After 15 Killed In Riots

Papua New Guinea's prime minister pledged to crack down on "lawlessness" Thursday, after 15 people died in riots across the country's two largest cities.

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