Papua New Guinea riots

Riots, Tribal Clash, Fuel Shortage: Papua New Guinea’s Many Crises

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Riots, Tribal Clash, Fuel Shortage: Papua New Guinea’s Many Crises

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

The State of Emergency in Papua New Guinea: Balancing Order and Rights

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The State of Emergency in Papua New Guinea: Balancing Order and Rights

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