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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.
At least 53 men were killed in a tribal violence escalation in Papua New Guinea's Enga province, with the death toll expected to rise. The violence, intensified since the 2022 elections, poses a significant challenge to the government, prompting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to offer support. The Enga governor warned of the impending conflict, while concerns mount over potential retaliation and limited resources to address the widespread tribal violence.
Papua New Guinea's prime minister declared a state of emergency and suspended government and police officials after 16 people were killed in rioting sparked by a police and public sector protest over a pay cut. The protests descended into lawlessness, with nine people killed in the capital, Port Moresby, and seven in Lae. Prime Minister James Marape suspended the chief of police and top bureaucrats while a review is conducted, and 1,000 military personnel are on standby to prevent further unrest. The United States Embassy reported tensions remaining high, and several Chinese citizens were injured in the violence. Australia is monitoring the situation and has not received any requests for help from Papua New Guinea.
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape declared a two-week state of emergency in the capital, Port Moresby, following widespread looting that left at least 15 dead. The violence erupted after hundreds of police officers, soldiers, and public servants protested over a pay dispute, leading to shops being looted and warehouses set alight. Marape stated that the city was "under stress and duress," and more than 1,000 security personnel were on standby to intervene. The unrest has also been reported in the country's second-biggest city of Lae, with tensions rising amid high unemployment and increased living costs.
At least eight people have died in Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, following major rioting and unrest triggered by a police strike over a pay dispute. Prime Minister James Marape has condemned the lawlessness and deployed the army to restore order. The violence, which also spread to the city of Lae, was sparked by a protest strike after public servants discovered their pay had been reduced. The unrest has led to looting, fires, and shooting injuries, prompting calls for calm from neighboring Australia.
Papua New Guinea is set to open its embassy in Jerusalem next week during a visit by Prime Minister James Marape. The inauguration will take place on September 5, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with Marape on the same day. This announcement follows similar moves by Sierra Leone and Paraguay to open embassies in Jerusalem. Currently, the US, Guatemala, Honduras, and Kosovo have embassies in Jerusalem. Israel sees these developments as strengthening its claim to the city as its capital. Papua New Guinea is one of the Pacific nations that regularly supports Israel at the United Nations, and the country's geopolitical importance is increasing as China and the US vie for influence in the region.