The fallout continues from the spate of deadly unrest in the capital of Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, and other urban centers on January 10, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency. Then on February 18, scores of people were killed in tribal fighting in the highland province of Enga. These incidents continue to … Read more
Riots in the capital. Tribal clashes in the Highlands. And a looming fuel shortage that has the whole country on edge. Papua New Guinea has seen a year’s worth of crises in just the first two months of 2024. Where does the country go from here? In this interview, recorded on February 23, 2024, The … Read more
When Papua New Guinea’s prime minister, James Marape, addressed Australia’s Parliament on February 8, much was made of history. Some shared histories, like pitched World War II battles fought together on Papua New Guinea’s soil, were remembered. Other histories, notably decades of harsh colonial rule by Australia, were not mentioned by the Australian leaders who … Read more
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is digging out from riots that erupted on January 10 and rapidly turned Port Moresby into a “war zone.” Crowds took advantage of police striking over tax increases, and looted and burned shops and businesses in a spree of damage estimated at 1 billion kina ($300 million). 22 people were killed … Read more
On January 12, Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister James Marape declared a 14-day state of emergency, in response to violent riots. The move raises critical questions about the balance between maintaining public order and upholding civil liberties. The state of emergency declaration was the Marape government’s reaction to serious public disorder that erupted on … Read more
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with his Papua New Guinean counterpart, James Marape, in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, May 22, 2023. Credit: Facebook/Narendra Modi Advertisement In a rare display of affection and respect, Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape touched the feet of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he stepped … Read more
Advertisement Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is blazing his way through New Zealand’s foreign policy. His fast-but-furious visit to Papua New Guinea this week – which saw Hipkins spend just 23 hours in Port Moresby, the capital – was the prime minister’s fourth such rapid international trip since he took office. But after two quick visits … Read more