Over 100 Feared Dead in Papua New Guinea Landslide

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Over 100 Feared Dead in Papua New Guinea Landslide
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A massive landslide in the remote village of Kaokalam in northern Papua New Guinea has buried over 50 homes and is feared to have killed nearly 300 people. Rescue efforts are underway, but the challenging terrain is hampering progress. Prime Minister James Marape has dispatched disaster officials and the PNG Defence Force to assist in relief and recovery operations.

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