US Coast Guard official Captain Matthew Rooney stated on March 6 that they are operating independently in Papua New Guinea to maintain maritime security. Rooney was responding to Prime Minister James Marape’s announcement that vessels committing illegal fishing in the country will be sunk by the authorities. Rooney said that the US Coast Guard operates...

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