Papua New Guinea Landslide Claims 2,000 Lives, International Aid Mobilized

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Papua New Guinea Landslide Claims 2,000 Lives, International Aid Mobilized
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Nearly five days after a devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea's Highlands, officials have begun evacuating residents due to ongoing instability in the area. The disaster has buried at least 60 homes and an elementary school, with the death toll estimated to range from hundreds to thousands. The landslide has also disrupted the main highway, complicating aid delivery and rescue efforts.

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