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The 2024 Papua New Guinean unrest occurred on 10 January 2024 in Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby, later spreading to Lae and other cities. The unrest began following protests by security officers due to a sudden reduction in their salaries and prime minister James Marape's tax deduction announcement which was later retracted.
Prime Minister James Marape has declared a state of emergency in Papua New Guinea amid an outbreak of rioting and looting, as depicted here in the country's capital, Port Moresby, on Jan. 10, 2024.
Riots occur in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, following a strike by police over a reduction in their pay. Ten people are killed and 13 others are seriously injured as a result of the riots. Ten people are killed and 13 others are seriously injured as a result of the riots.
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Port Moresby: November 16–17 (canceled) Santiago: November 20 (videoconference) Kuala Lumpur: EAS : November 13–14 Pasay: November 14–15 Singapore: November 4 Bangkok: November 14 (videoconference) Hanoi: G7: May 26–27 Taormina: June 8–9 La Malbaie: August 24–26 Biarritz: June 10–12 (canceled) Camp David: G20: July 7–8 Hamburg ...
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Port Moresby (/ ˈ m ɔːr z b i / ⓘ; Tok Pisin: Pot Mosbi), also referred to as Pom City or simply Moresby, is the capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea. It is one of the largest cities in the southwestern Pacific (along with Jayapura ) outside of Australia and New Zealand.
Papua New Guinea student protests Police open fire on University of Papua New Guinea students in Port Moresby protesting against the government of Prime Minister Peter O'Neill. Four people have been killed and seven injured. However, according to the police, nobody was killed while a university spokesperson claims police only fired tear gas.