Residents in Kainantu town, Kainantu district of Eastern Highlands province set fire to the district police station and looted shops on September 16 after local organizers cancelled a commemoration for Papua New Guinea’s Independence Day. The unrest began at around 4:00 PM and escalated quickly, leaving significant damage across the town. There were no immediate...

Unlock this article with Premium. To access all premium content, contact us at [email protected]
Already a member? Log in here