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Witchcraft accusations are on the rise in rural PNG and violence is ensuing

Police and NGO's in remote parts of Papua New Guinea are dealing with the persisting threat of sorcery accusation-related violence. Many fear the ideology is spreading and affecting mainly women.
Papua New Guinea

Witchcraft accusations are on the rise in rural PNG and violence is ensuing

Police and NGO's in remote parts of Papua New Guinea are dealing with the persisting threat of sorcery accusation-related violence. Many fear the ideology is spreading and affecting mainly women.

The sudden death of Elli's relative led to her being branded a witch. She barely escaped with her life

When a woman was accused of using witchcraft in PNG to kill a young boy, she was attacked and left for dead. She survived thanks to the help of strangers and a safe house offering refuge for victims of sorcery-related violence.
Papua New Guinea

The sudden death of Elli's relative led to her being branded a witch. She barely escaped with her life

When a woman was accused of using witchcraft in PNG to kill a young boy, she was attacked and left for dead. She survived thanks to the help of strangers and a safe house offering refuge for victims of sorcery-related violence.

Deep in PNG's forest lies a secret haven for men, women and children accused of sorcery

When a woman was accused of using witchcraft in PNG to kill a young boy, she was attacked and left for dead. She survived thanks to the help of strangers and a safe house offering refuge for victims of sorcery-related violence.
Papua New Guinea

Deep in PNG's forest lies a secret haven for men, women and children accused of sorcery

When a woman was accused of using witchcraft in PNG to kill a young boy, she was attacked and left for dead. She survived thanks to the help of strangers and a safe house offering refuge for victims of sorcery-related violence.

When a death is hard to comprehend here, it can spark a murderous witch hunt

When a woman was accused of using witchcraft in PNG to kill a young boy, she was attacked and left for dead. She survived thanks to the help of strangers and a safe house offering refuge for victims of sorcery-related violence.
Papua New Guinea

When a death is hard to comprehend here, it can spark a murderous witch hunt

When a woman was accused of using witchcraft in PNG to kill a young boy, she was attacked and left for dead. She survived thanks to the help of strangers and a safe house offering refuge for victims of sorcery-related violence.

Expedition that solved decades-long mystery of missing WWII bomber recovers new wreckage

Investigations are underway to identify the new wreckage, which includes a large piece of fuselage and a propeller.
Papua New Guinea

Expedition that solved decades-long mystery of missing WWII bomber recovers new wreckage

Investigations are underway to identify the new wreckage, which includes a large piece of fuselage and a propeller.

While Albanese walks the Kokoda Track this Anzac Day, China's foreign minister could be in PNG for other reasons

 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will mark Anzac Day on the Kokoda Track, a few months after Australia and Papua New Guinea signed a sweeping security agreement.
Papua New Guinea

While Albanese walks the Kokoda Track this Anzac Day, China's foreign minister could be in PNG for other reasons

 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will mark Anzac Day on the Kokoda Track, a few months after Australia and Papua New Guinea signed a sweeping security agreement.

Bone fragments in PNG underwater wreck identified as Australian WWII crew

Almost eight decades after their aircraft crashed in waters south of Papua New Guinea, Australian crew members have been identified, as Twiggy Forrest searches for his late wartime relative.
Papua New Guinea

Bone fragments in PNG underwater wreck identified as Australian WWII crew

Almost eight decades after their aircraft crashed in waters south of Papua New Guinea, Australian crew members have been identified, as Twiggy Forrest searches for his late wartime relative.

PNG's mega Porgera gold mine just reopened — so why is the government sending in police and military forces?

Papua New Guinea's government approves a joint military and police operation to crack down on illegal mining and remove «squatters» at Porgera gold mine, just months after the site's grand reopening.
Papua New Guinea

PNG's mega Porgera gold mine just reopened — so why is the government sending in police and military forces?

Papua New Guinea's government approves a joint military and police operation to crack down on illegal mining and remove «squatters» at Porgera gold mine, just months after the site's grand reopening.

Porgera mine 'squatters' flee as loud bangs heard

A video that emerged in February 2024 from Porgera mine in Papua New Guinea, in which loud bangs are heard, assumed to be security forces firing projectiles at squatters.
Papua New Guinea

Porgera mine 'squatters' flee as loud bangs heard

A video that emerged in February 2024 from Porgera mine in Papua New Guinea, in which loud bangs are heard, assumed to be security forces firing projectiles at squatters.

China sends police delegation to 'assist' Tonga after Australia says it should have 'no role'

The visit comes ahead of a critical meeting of Pacific leaders later this year, with officials seeing the meeting as yet another sign that China is intent on pushing its presence in the region.
Papua New Guinea

China sends police delegation to 'assist' Tonga after Australia says it should have 'no role'

The visit comes ahead of a critical meeting of Pacific leaders later this year, with officials seeing the meeting as yet another sign that China is intent on pushing its presence in the region.

Inside this brightly coloured pod is white slimy gold. Tiny PNG villages are cashing in

Over the last few years, a peculiar change has taken place in Papua New Guinea's north-west, with remote, traditional villages modernising at a rapid pace. Here's how the price of cocoa is fuelling development.
Papua New Guinea

Inside this brightly coloured pod is white slimy gold. Tiny PNG villages are cashing in

Over the last few years, a peculiar change has taken place in Papua New Guinea's north-west, with remote, traditional villages modernising at a rapid pace. Here's how the price of cocoa is fuelling development.

The town that chocolate built: How a global cocoa crisis poured money into these remote PNG villages

Over the last few years, a peculiar change has taken place in Papua New Guinea's north-west, with remote, traditional villages modernising at a rapid pace. Here's how the price of cocoa is fuelling development.
Papua New Guinea

The town that chocolate built: How a global cocoa crisis poured money into these remote PNG villages

Over the last few years, a peculiar change has taken place in Papua New Guinea's north-west, with remote, traditional villages modernising at a rapid pace. Here's how the price of cocoa is fuelling development.

Donated Tasmanian schoolbooks travel by barge, carried by hand on jungle tracks to reach PNG children

A Tasmanian charity is preparing to freight a shipping container filled with 850 boxes of textbooks and library books to school students in need in the Pacific.
Papua New Guinea

Donated Tasmanian schoolbooks travel by barge, carried by hand on jungle tracks to reach PNG children

A Tasmanian charity is preparing to freight a shipping container filled with 850 boxes of textbooks and library books to school students in need in the Pacific.

Australian child sex offender allegedly sails to PNG with plans to fly to Thailand

A Queensland man registered as a child sex offender has been repatriated after allegedly breaching reporting conditions by sailing to the island of Daru in Papua New Guinea. 
Papua New Guinea

Australian child sex offender allegedly sails to PNG with plans to fly to Thailand

A Queensland man registered as a child sex offender has been repatriated after allegedly breaching reporting conditions by sailing to the island of Daru in Papua New Guinea. 

Australian child sex offender allegedly attempts to sail to PNG before boarding a plane to Thailand

A Queensland man registered as a child sex offender has been repatriated after allegedly breaching reporting conditions and attempting to sail to PNG. 
Papua New Guinea

Australian child sex offender allegedly attempts to sail to PNG before boarding a plane to Thailand

A Queensland man registered as a child sex offender has been repatriated after allegedly breaching reporting conditions and attempting to sail to PNG. 

Weapons used in PNG highlands massacre were Australian rifles

Analysis of videos posted to social media reveal most of the weapons used in the massacre in Papua New Guinea’s highlands were Australian and American manufactured assault rifles.
Papua New Guinea

Weapons used in PNG highlands massacre were Australian rifles

Analysis of videos posted to social media reveal most of the weapons used in the massacre in Papua New Guinea’s highlands were Australian and American manufactured assault rifles.

The videos that should have raised an alarm in PNG that blood was about to be shed

A month before a massacre in Papua New Guinea's highlands, videos emerged of the high-powered weapons tribes in the region now have in their possession. 
Papua New Guinea

The videos that should have raised an alarm in PNG that blood was about to be shed

A month before a massacre in Papua New Guinea's highlands, videos emerged of the high-powered weapons tribes in the region now have in their possession. 

US and Australian guns meant to keep the peace now in the hands of PNG warlords

A month before a massacre in Papua New Guinea's highlands, videos emerged of the high-powered weapons tribes in the region now have in their possession. 
Papua New Guinea

US and Australian guns meant to keep the peace now in the hands of PNG warlords

A month before a massacre in Papua New Guinea's highlands, videos emerged of the high-powered weapons tribes in the region now have in their possession. 

Australian pilot freed after being kidnapped 'at gunpoint' in Papua New Guinea's highlands

An Australian pilot along with two Papua New Guinean technicians has been freed after they were kidnapped «at gunpoint» from a remote telecommunications site in PNG's highlands 
Papua New Guinea

Australian pilot freed after being kidnapped 'at gunpoint' in Papua New Guinea's highlands

An Australian pilot along with two Papua New Guinean technicians has been freed after they were kidnapped «at gunpoint» from a remote telecommunications site in PNG's highlands 

Australian pilot freed after he was kidnapped 'at gunpoint' in Papua New Guinea's highlands

An Australian pilot along with two Papua New Guinean technicians has been freed after they were kidnapped «at gunpoint» from a remote telecommunications site in PNG's highlands 
Papua New Guinea

Australian pilot freed after he was kidnapped 'at gunpoint' in Papua New Guinea's highlands

An Australian pilot along with two Papua New Guinean technicians has been freed after they were kidnapped «at gunpoint» from a remote telecommunications site in PNG's highlands 

Australian pilot kidnapped 'at gunpoint' in Papua New Guinea's highlands

An Australian pilot along with two Papua New Guinean technicians have been kidnapped «at gunpoint» from a remote telecommunications site in PNG's highlands 
Papua New Guinea

Australian pilot kidnapped 'at gunpoint' in Papua New Guinea's highlands

An Australian pilot along with two Papua New Guinean technicians have been kidnapped «at gunpoint» from a remote telecommunications site in PNG's highlands 

PNG internal security brought into spotlight after deadly massacre

The bloodshed in Papua New Guinea took place in provinces in the highlands where violence had already been escalating, and comes during a debate over the country's internal security.
Papua New Guinea

PNG internal security brought into spotlight after deadly massacre

The bloodshed in Papua New Guinea took place in provinces in the highlands where violence had already been escalating, and comes during a debate over the country's internal security.

PNG is running out of fuel — again — and this time it could prove fatal for Marape's government

Papua New Guinea's fuel supply is once again in crisis, joining a growing list of national challenges facing Prime Minister James Marape ahead of a vote of no confidence in his leadership. But there is reason to believe he will survive, writes Tim Swanston.
Papua New Guinea

PNG is running out of fuel — again — and this time it could prove fatal for Marape's government

Papua New Guinea's fuel supply is once again in crisis, joining a growing list of national challenges facing Prime Minister James Marape ahead of a vote of no confidence in his leadership. But there is reason to believe he will survive, writes Tim Swanston.

Tribes are armed with M16s, fuel bowsers will soon be empty, but James Marape is playing politics

Papua New Guinea's fuel supply is once again in crisis, joining a growing list of national challenges facing Prime Minister James Marape ahead of a vote of no confidence in his leadership. But there is reason to believe he will survive, writes Tim Swanston.
Papua New Guinea

Tribes are armed with M16s, fuel bowsers will soon be empty, but James Marape is playing politics

Papua New Guinea's fuel supply is once again in crisis, joining a growing list of national challenges facing Prime Minister James Marape ahead of a vote of no confidence in his leadership. But there is reason to believe he will survive, writes Tim Swanston.

Additional Papua New Guinean police sent to highlands after massacre

Additional Papua New Guinean police will be sent into the country's highlands after a tribal massacre killed dozens of men.
Papua New Guinea

Additional Papua New Guinean police sent to highlands after massacre

Additional Papua New Guinean police will be sent into the country's highlands after a tribal massacre killed dozens of men.

Queensland Rugby League to review PNG home Queensland Cup games after unrest

Player safety will be paramount in deciding if PNG Hunters can host Queensland Cup games following deadly unrest in the nation, the state's governing body says.
Papua New Guinea

Queensland Rugby League to review PNG home Queensland Cup games after unrest

Player safety will be paramount in deciding if PNG Hunters can host Queensland Cup games following deadly unrest in the nation, the state's governing body says.

Why the AFP is alleging a mum-of-four is a key figure in a 'transnational crime syndicate'

The 41-year-old businesswoman was arrested at her multi-million-dollar acreage home in Brisbane's south last month and charged in connection with an attempt to traffic drugs from Papua New Guinea into Queensland.
Papua New Guinea

Why the AFP is alleging a mum-of-four is a key figure in a 'transnational crime syndicate'

The 41-year-old businesswoman was arrested at her multi-million-dollar acreage home in Brisbane's south last month and charged in connection with an attempt to traffic drugs from Papua New Guinea into Queensland.

Mei Lin says she's a businesswoman and a suburban mum. Police allege she's part of a 'transnational organised criminal syndicate'

The 41-year-old was arrested at her multi-million-dollar acreage home in Brisbane's south last month and charged in connection with an attempt to traffic drugs from Papua New Guinea into Queensland.
Papua New Guinea

Mei Lin says she's a businesswoman and a suburban mum. Police allege she's part of a 'transnational organised criminal syndicate'

The 41-year-old was arrested at her multi-million-dollar acreage home in Brisbane's south last month and charged in connection with an attempt to traffic drugs from Papua New Guinea into Queensland.

PNG police say tribesmen who killed dozens in Enga massacre had M16s, AR15s and shotguns

Papua New Guinea is reeling from a bloody massacre in the Highlands province of Enga, and the bloodshed suggests an armoury of automatic weapons funnelled through powerful community leaders is fuelling the violence.
Papua New Guinea

PNG police say tribesmen who killed dozens in Enga massacre had M16s, AR15s and shotguns

Papua New Guinea is reeling from a bloody massacre in the Highlands province of Enga, and the bloodshed suggests an armoury of automatic weapons funnelled through powerful community leaders is fuelling the violence.

At least 49 people have been killed in the largest PNG Highlands 'massacre' in recent history. Here's what we know

Dozens of people have been killed in a clash between tribes in Papua New Guinea's Highlands that's been described as an «ambush».
Papua New Guinea

At least 49 people have been killed in the largest PNG Highlands 'massacre' in recent history. Here's what we know

Dozens of people have been killed in a clash between tribes in Papua New Guinea's Highlands that's been described as an «ambush».