"Deadly Tribal Clashes Claim Dozens in Papua New Guinea Highlands"

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At least 64 people have been killed in tribal violence in Papua New Guinea's northern highlands, with rival tribes using high-powered guns in the clashes. The police retrieved 64 bodies from the area, and the death toll is expected to rise. The military has deployed about 100 troops to the area, but their impact has been limited, with the security services remaining outnumbered and outgunned. The government is being urged to take quick action to address the violence, and international leaders, including Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, have expressed concern and offered support.
- At least 64 killed in ‘largest’ tribal clashes in Papua New Guinea Al Jazeera English
- Papua New Guinea ambush: More than 60 shot dead in Highlands region BBC.com
- At least 64 killed in massacre in PNG highlands ABC News
- At least 53 killed in tribal fighting in Papua New Guinea, ABC reports Reuters
- Dozens killed in outbreak of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea highlands The Guardian
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