National Police acting assistant commissioner Joseph Tondop has issued a sweeping emergency order to restore law and order along the Wabag-Porgera Highway, following a surge…
The National Police Chief, David Manning, has pledged to enhance public safety through upcoming counter-terrorism operations as the country faces escalating law and order challenges,…
Allegations have emerged regarding rogue police officers are involved in the smuggling of goods in Hela Province, media reports said on March 7. Cowboy Pawa,…
The head of the Porgera Paiela Development Authority, Jerry Maku, on March 3, urged the central government to fast-track the resettlement of Porgera landowners to…
Nine men were arrested in connection with the brutal rape and murder of Margaret Gabriel in Port Moresby. National Police Chief David Manning confirmed the…
Police in Port Moresby are investigating reports of potential methamphetamine use among students in the National Capital District, though no confirmed cases have been identified,…
Peter Guinness, assistant commissioner of the National Police's Northern Command, on February 8 warned of escalating security risks along the country's border with Indonesia in…
The island of Lavongai in New Ireland province has reportedly turned into a battle ground amid unreported violence for the past eight months, local media…
Fresh unrest and reports of a “complete breakdown” of law and order at the Porgera gold mine in Enga province are stoking fears about the project’s…
The Pianda tribe of Porgera Paiela district in Enga province released two hostages to the police at Panadaka village on December 26 as a sign…
National Police chief David Manning on December 17 said transnational crimes involving foreign criminal syndicates are using Papua New Guinea (PNG) as a trade route…
Six workers from the Kaugia health center in Wosera Gawi district, East Sepik fled the facility last week due to tribal clashes and other law…
Prime Minister James Marape on December 10 pledged to crack down on lawlessness in the country's troubled highlands, saying police would be empowered to fight…
A lawmaker from Southern Highlands province, William Powi, on December 2 said politicians and bureaucrats are arming warlords and holding the nation's progress and security…
Defense and National Emergency Services Minister Billy Joseph welcomed the ratification of the counter-terrorism bill by the parliament on November 28, calling it a significant…
Around 150 trained wardens from correctional facilities were deployed on November 26 to hotspot areas in Boroko and Gordon, National Capital District of Port Moresby,…
Bougainville Police are investigating the killing of six members of the same family over sorcery allegations, local media reported on November 21. The six victims…
Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas on November 5 said the province’s government is capable of addressing security issues in the region, including tribal conflicts. He…
The Community Coalition Against Corruption (CCAC) said it is highly concerned by the escalating wave of lawlessness and frequency of violent crimes across Papua New…
Seven people were killed and at least 19 others were severely injured when a group of armed men attacked a passenger bus in Sirunki of…
Papua New Guinea needs stronger laws to protect innocents and deliver justice for victims of sorcery related violence, an advocate said. People accused of sorcery…
