"Papua New Guinea Landslide: Survivors Hesitate to Relocate Amid Rising Risks"

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"Papua New Guinea Landslide: Survivors Hesitate to Relocate Amid Rising Risks"
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Traumatized survivors of a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, which buried hundreds and displaced thousands, are slow to move to safer ground due to emotional scars and cultural sensitivities. Authorities, with the help of international experts and heavy machinery, are preparing to clear debris, risking further landslides. The disaster has created a growing risk of disease and food shortages, with many villagers appealing for government assistance to relocate to safer areas.

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