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Kuru: unravelling the mystery disease that left entire Papua New Guinean villages without women

New genetic analysis sheds light on the epidemic caused by the practice of mortuary feasting in the Eastern Highlands of PNG mid last century

The Guardian - AU

Papua New Guinea floods, landslides leave at least 23 dead

Mountain and coastal provinces were flooded, with one coastal village considering relocating due to rising sea levels.

Al Jazeera

US And Australia Collaborate Through NRL To Counter China

US and Australia explore NRL partnership to counter China's influence in the Pacific through Papua New Guinea expansion.

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Australian pilot kidnapped, released unharmed in PNG

An Australian helicopter pilot taken hostage with two locals in Papua New Guinea has been released, the nation's police commissioner has confirmed.

AAP

Deadly land disputes in PNG highlands leave population in ‘constant fear’

Recent massacre that left dozens dead was latest chapter in years-long conflict that has worsened with arrival of high-powered weapons

The Guardian - AU

NRL eye tax-free status for players with PNG-based team

Peter V'landys' preference is now for a mooted PNG NRL team to be based in the country, and will push for a tax-free status to encourage players to join.

AAP

Papua New Guinea PM Says Tribal Bloodshed Was 'Domestic Terrorism'

James Marape told parliament that a clash between rival tribal fighters that killed dozens near the village of Wapenamanda would prompt a raft of reforms to combat "domestic terrorism".

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Papua New Guinea massacre: fears violence could spiral over tribal conflict

Prime minister James Marape to seek help from Australia to support police after the deadly killings in Enga province

The Guardian - AU

Papua New Guinea tribal violence: The history behind the ongoing clashes

Lack of police and weakened judicial law contribute to the increase in tribal fighting

Evening Standard

26 killed in Papua New Guinea tribal gunbattle upheaval

The article discusses a violent clash between warring tribes in Papua New Guinea, resulting in casualties, and calls for cessation of the fighting.

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Papua New Guinea violence: At least 26 men massacred in tribal ambush

Police in the capital of Port Moresby are yet to issue a public comment on the violence

Evening Standard

Afternoon Update: Papua New Guinea massacre; Bob Brown forest protest arrest; and is Biden too old for presidency?

Dozens reportedly killed in fresh outbreak of violence in Papua New Guinea highlands

The Guardian - AU

Dozens of men killed in Papua New Guinea tribal violence, police say

At least 26 combatants and an unconfirmed number of bystanders were killed in a gunbattle between warring tribes in Papua New Guinea, police said Monday.

WEKU

64 Dead In Papua New Guinea Tribal Violence

Sixty-four bloodied bodies have been found along a stretch of road in Papua New Guinea's remote highlands, police said Monday, a gruesome escalation of long-running violence between local warring tribes.

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At least 64 killed in ‘largest’ tribal clashes in Papua New Guinea

Police retrieve 64 bodies after fighting breaks out between rival tribes in Papua New Guinea’s northern highlands.

The Guardian - AU

Dozens killed in outbreak of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea highlands

Police say attack between neighbouring tribes led to mass deaths, marking an escalation in fighting in the country’s remote northern region

AAP

Australia offers aid after 'disturbing' massacre in PNG

Australia has offered Papua New Guinea assistance after the "disturbing" massacre of dozens of people in the nation's highlands.

AAP

Olam hands NRL's PNG expansion bid a reality check

Wests Tigers recruit Justin Olam has urged caution over plans to base an NRL expansion side in Australia rather than in Papua New Guinea.

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'Do not give up on PNG': Marape urges investment

Papua New Guinea can join Australia in providing security and promoting democracy in the Pacific if empowered economically, its prime minister says.

International Business Times

PNG PM Vows Close Australia Ties In Face Of Chinese Courtship

Papua New Guinea's prime minister on Thursday became the first Pacific Island leader ever to address Australia's parliament, vowing close ties despite ever-louder overtures from China.

AAP

PNG wants to stand on its 'own two feet': PM Marape

The leaders of Australia and Papua New Guinea have discussed regional and economic security after James Marape made history by addressing federal MPs.

AAP

PNG rules out China pact as PM arrives in Australia

Papua New Guinea has hosed down suggestions it will enter a policing pact in China as the nation's prime minister prepares to address Australia's parliament.

The Guardian - AU

Papua New Guinea’s PM to address Australian parliament as Pacific security race with China builds

Anthony Albanese and James Marape to meet on Thursday amid rising domestic pressures on the PNG leader

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US Official Urges Papua New Guinea to Reject Chinese Security Deal

A US official is urging Papua New Guinea to reject a security deal with China, citing concerns over potential risks to regional stability and sovereignty.

AAP

Prospect of major China-PNG security pact hosed down

Papua New Guinea is unlikely to ink a major policing deal with China similar to the Solomon Islands after nascent security talks were revealed, one expert says.

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