Papua New Guinea tribal conflict leaves 30 dead amid gold mine dispute
A violent conflict between rival tribes over control of a gold mine in Papua New Guinea has resulted in at least 30 deaths, police confirmed on September 16. Security forces have been authorised to use 'lethal force' to quell the unrest,
Shootouts over gold mine kill 30 in Papua New Guinea
A series of shootouts between rival tribes over a disputed gold mine has left at least 30 people dead in Papua New Guinea, police said on Monday. Security forces have been given emergency powers to stop the fighting - including the use of "lethal force" - according to the country's police commissioner.
20 Killed As Two Tribes Clash Near Gold Mine In Papua New Guinea
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Tribal violence flares in Papua New Guinea
By Linda Bordoni The fighting between rival tribes over a disputed gold mine started days ago and is continuing in the western Porgera Valley. The latest flareup of violence comes just days after Pope Francis, in his first apostolic visit to the nation that has struggled with tribal conflicts throughout its history, made an appeal for peace:
Rival tribe shootouts kill 30 in Papua New Guinea
The violence occurred near the Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea's central highlands A series of shootouts between rival tribes over a disputed gold mine has left at least 30 people dead in ...
Barrick Gold Suspends Operations at Papua New Guinea Mine After Violence Kills at Least 20
Barrick Gold has suspended operations at its Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea until Thursday after tribal violence in the region killed at least 20. Papua New Guinea has granted police emergency powers,
UN official says between 20 and 50 people have been killed in Papua New Guinea violence
A United Nations official says between 20 and 50 people have been killed in violence among illegal miners in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea fights kill at least 20
The U.N.'s humanitarian adviser for Papua New Guinea, Mate Bagossy, said the death toll of at least 20 as of Sunday was based on information from community members and local authorities in Enga province in the nation's mountainous inland.
Violence in Papua New Guinea near Barrick Gold mine leaves up to 50 dead: ‘situation is dire’
The fighting, which began days ago, has forced the nearby New Porgera gold mine to halt operations, and the government has declared an emergency.
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Tribal violence over Papua New Guinea mines kills at least 20: UN
Papua New Guinea has given police permission to use “lethal force” to restore order as shootouts between rival tribes have killed dozens of people. Between 20 and 50 people have been killed in ...
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Pope Francis urges stewardship of Papua New Guinea’s resources, peace among tribes
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Pope to meet Papua New Guinea Catholics who embrace both Christianity and Indigenous beliefs
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Pope Francis Asks Papua New Guinea Catholics to Spread the Gospel to ‘Peripheries’
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In Papua New Guinea, Pope Francis addresses economic inequality and challenges to peace
Arriving in Papua New Guinea, Pope Francis called for greater efforts toward material development and lasting peace in the ...
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30 killed in tribal clashes near gold mine in Papua New Guinea, security forces granted 'emergency powers'
Clashes between rival tribes over a disputed gold mine in Papua New Guinea have left at least 30 dead. Police have been given emergency powers, including lethal force authorisation, to restore ...
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Rival tribe shootouts kill 30 in Papua New Guinea
A series of shootouts between rival tribes over a disputed gold mine has left at least 30 people dead in Papua New Guinea, police said on Monday. Security forces have been given emergency powers ...
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Papua New Guinea celebrates 49 years of independence from Australia
Papua New Guinea is today celebrating almost half a century of independence from Australia. The journey has not been easy, ...