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

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