Papua New Guinea vows crackdown after 15 killed in riots

Violence erupted in the capital Port Moresby on Wednesday evening after a group of soldiers, police officers and prison guards launched protests against the government.

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This screen grab from AFPTV video footage taken on January 10, 2024 shows people outside a damaged shop amid a state of unrest in Port Moresby. (Photo by AFP)

By NewVision Reporter

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#Papua New Guinea #Riots #Prime Minister James Marape

Papua New Guinea's prime minister pledged to crack down on "lawlessness" Thursday after 15 people died in riots across the country's two largest cities.

Violence erupted in the capital

Papua New Guinea vows crackdown after 15 killed in riots

Violence erupted in the capital Port Moresby on Wednesday evening after a group of soldiers, police officers and prison guards launched protests against the government.

This screen grab from AFPTV video footage taken on January 10, 2024 shows people outside a damaged shop amid a state of unrest in Port Moresby. (Photo by AFP)

By NewVision Reporter

Journalists @NewVision

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