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At least 64 killed in Papua New Guinea ‘largest’ tribal violence
Feb 19, 2024 09:50At least Sixty-four people have been killed in an outbreak of violence between rival tribes in the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea, police say, describing it as the “largest” in the Pacific nation’s recent history.
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State of emergency declared in Papua New Guinea after 16 killed in riots
Jan 11, 2024 16:43Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister has declared a 14-day state of emergency in the capital, Port Moresby after 16 people were killed in riots in the Pacific island nation.
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New security deal grants US ‘unimpeded’ access to Papua New Guinea bases
Jun 15, 2023 11:46A recently inked defense agreement has granted the US military an “unimpeded access” to Papua New Guinea (PNG) military bases, as part of Washington’s push to increase its military footprints in the Pacific to counter the influence of China.
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Guinea health chief calls Ebola outbreak 'epidemic', 7 cases confirmed
Feb 15, 2021 09:25The head of Guinea’s health agency said Sunday that the country was in the midst of an Ebola “epidemic situation” with seven cases confirmed in the West African nation, including three deaths.
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'Armed men' hijack Papua New Guinea plane, steal baggage
Nov 26, 2019 12:24A charter airline in Papua New Guinea says armed men hijacked one of its planes, and forced the pilot to fly to an unused airstrip before making off with the cargo.
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Papua New Guinea issues arrest warrant for ex-PM
Oct 15, 2019 15:07Authorities in Papua New Guinea have ordered the arrest of former prime minister Peter O’Neill on charges of corruption.
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Papua New Guinea volcano erupts, villagers flee
Aug 25, 2018 14:28An island volcano on the north coast of Papua New Guinea erupted early on Saturday, forcing 2,000 villagers to flee from lava flows, the National Disaster Centre said.
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Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency
Jun 16, 2018 13:03Papua New Guinea has declared a state of emergency, suspended a provincial government and is sending armed forces to its rugged highlands to restore order after rioters went on a rampage of looting and burning, the government said.