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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

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

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Prime Minister James Marape