Papua New Guinea election violence: what has caused it and what can be done?
The massacre of 18 people in the Highlands confirmed fears that an outdated electoral roll and lack of security could lead to trouble
Voting in...
Repatriating Fijians from PNG is our last option: Defence Minister Seruiratu
Fijian Defence Minister, Inia Seruiratu says that repatriating Fijians who live in Papua New Guinea will be the last option.
This as widespread chaos and...
Conference to address Pacific transnational crime
Pacific leaders, law enforcement officials and academics will be brought together to address transnational crime in the Pacific region at the inaugural Pacific Regional...
Guam governor says Pacific islands must keep vigilance against China’s intrusion
Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has expressed support for the Federated States of Micronesia’s move to oppose China’s proposed “action plan” for the Pacific...
PNG defence forces deployed to streets
Terrified Port Moresby residents have welcomed soldiers in armoured vehicles on the streets of the capital after two days of chaos and fear created...
Forum Secretary General condemns latest killings and escalating election violence in PNG
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Henry Puna has condemned the recent deaths and escalating violence in Papua New Guinea, including in Porgera and Port...
Election machete attack puts PNG capital on high alert
Residents of Papua New Guinea's capital were told to stay home and troops were deployed to its streets on Monday, after a brutal election-related...
Statement by Forum Secretary General Henry Puna on the latest killings and escalating election...
It is with deep sadness and concern that I condemn the recent deaths and escalating violence in Papua New Guinea, including in Porgera and...
Sherman and Kennedy to visit Solomons, where fathers fought and U.S. now vies with...
U.S Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and U.S ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy plan next month to visit the Solomon Islands, where their...
Armed supporters cause chaos in PNG capital
Running in a group like a pack of animals, they were armed with bush knives, iron bars and other weapons as they chased down...
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