Papua New Guinea

2024 - 1 - 11

Chaos in Papua New Guinea: State of Emergency Declared After Deadly Riots

Crisis Management - Cultural Heritage - Governance - Papua New Guinea - Protests - State of Emergency - Violence

Violence erupts as protests turn deadly in Papua New Guinea, leading to a state of emergency declaration. Find out more here!

Chaos and violence gripped Papua New Guinea as a series of protests escalated into deadly riots, resulting in a state of emergency being declared in the capital, Port Moresby. The unrest, triggered by a pay cut dispute, led to looting, fires, and clashes, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The Prime Minister, James Marape, took swift action by suspending government officials and deploying troops to restore order. The situation remains tense as authorities work to quell the violence and bring stability back to the nation.

As the death toll rises and the country grapples with the aftermath of the riots, calls for urgent reforms in governance and public service accountability echo across Papua New Guinea. The riots serve as a stark warning of the deep-seated issues facing the nation, highlighting the need for immediate change to address public discontent. With tensions high and the country on edge, the coming days will be critical in determining the path forward for Papua New Guinea's future.

On a different note, the collaboration between linguists and local communities to preserve traditional plant knowledge and customs in Papua New Guinea showcases the importance of cultural heritage preservation amidst tumultuous times. This unique partnership signifies a shared commitment to safeguarding the rich cultural tapestry of the region, even in the face of societal challenges and unrest.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Straits Times"

Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency after 16 killed in ... (The Straits Times)

A protest broke out on Jan 10 over a pay cut that officials blamed on an administrative glitch. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "BBC News"

Papua New Guinea: At least eight dead after major rioting and looting (BBC News)

Shops and cars were set on fire and supermarkets looted after police went on strike over a pay dispute. The absence of police on Wednesday encouraged people ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Voice of America"

Papua New Guinea Vows Crackdown After Riots Kill 15 (Voice of America)

Violence erupted in the capital Port Moresby Wednesday evening after a group of soldiers, police officers and prison guards launched protests against the ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "South China Morning Post"

China protests to Papua New Guinea over riots that damaged ... (South China Morning Post)

PM James Marape calls state of emergency as Beijing asks PNG to ensure safety of its citizens and 'penalise perpetrators severely'.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Aljazeera.com"

Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency after 15 killed in riots (Aljazeera.com)

PM announces 14-day state of emergency in the capital, Port Moresby, suspends police chief and top bureaucrats.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Jakarta Post"

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister declares state of emergency in ... (Jakarta Post)

More than 1,000 troops were on standby "to step in wherever necessary" under the emergency decree, Prime Minister James Marape announced, a day after the ...

Papua New Guinea vows crackdown after 15 killed in riots (CGTN)

Papua New Guinea's prime minister has declared a state of emergency in the country after at least 15 people died in violent riots on Wednesday.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "United States Institute of Peace"

Riots in Papua New Guinea Are a Warning: Urgent Change is Needed (United States Institute of Peace)

Riots erupted in Papua New Guinea's capital yesterday, laying bare the hollowness of governance that is failing to meet public needs, thus risking deeper ...

Embassy warns Chinese nationals in Papua New Guinea to step up ... (Global Times)

In the notice, the embassy said there are no reports of deaths of Chinese nationals but several who suffered minor injuries after localized riots and looting ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "UVA Today"

Linguist Collaborates To Preserve Plant Knowledge and Customs in ... (UVA Today)

As a scholar of Papua New Guinea's endangered Arapesh languages, University of Virginia anthropology and linguistics professor Lise Dobrin can say with ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Reuters"

China warns its citizens in Papua New Guinea to step up ... (Reuters)

The Chinese embassy in Papua New Guinea issued a notice on Thursday reminding Chinese citizens and organizations in the country to strengthen security ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Amnesty International"

Papua New Guinea: Police and military must exercise restraint to ... (Amnesty International)

Responding to rioting and looting in the cities of Port Moresby and Lae in Papua New Guinea that has so far reportedly left at least 16 people dead and ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "台北時報"

Riots in Papua New Guinea leave 15 dead (台北時報)

The Papua New Guinean government attributed the pay cut to an administrative glitch. People leave shops with looted goods amid a state of unrest in Port Moresby ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Straits Times"

Quiet streets, fuel lines follow declaration of emergency in Papua ... (The Straits Times)

The rioting started after police and public sector employees launched a protest over a pay cut. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Reuters Australia"

Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency after deadly riots (Reuters Australia)

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape told a news conference on Thursday that he had declared a state of emergency, suspending government and police ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

Papua New Guinea under 14-day state of emergency after deadly riots (The Guardian)

Soldiers and police patrolling streets where witnesses say quiet has replaced looting and chaos that reportedly left at least 16 people dead.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NBC News"

Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency after 16 are killed ... (NBC News)

Papua New Guinea's prime minister declared a state of emergency on Thursday, suspending government and police officials after 16 people were killed in ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "South China Morning Post"

As Papua New Guinea vows return to normality after deadly riots ... (South China Morning Post)

Papua New Guinea's PM James Marape has cancelled a trip to Davos as he fends off calls to resign while trying to defuse the national crisis sparked by a ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Baha'i World News Service"

Papua New Guinea: Hand carved timber panels beautify emerging ... (Baha'i World News Service)

Local craftsmen in PNG have hand carved 432 timber panels that now frame the nine doors of the rising House of Worship.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "JURIST"

Papua New Guinea PM declares state of emergency amidst unrest (JURIST)

The unrest began when hundreds of police, military personnel, and civil servants went on strike and gathered at Port Moresby's Unagi Oval before marching on the ...

Death toll from Papua New Guinea riots climbs to 22 (Anadolu Agency)

6 more bodies found in capital Port Moresby, police commissioner suspended - Anadolu Ajansı.

Explore the last week