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Champion to Champion: How Debbie Kaore’s Brave Fight Against Domestic Violence is Inspiring Change in Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea — Debbie Kaore, once celebrated as a gold medalist in boxing at the Pacific Games and a rugby player, has become a symbol of strength and resilience following a harrowing ordeal of domestic violence that came to light through a distressing video that went viral on social media. The video sparked a significant conversation about the pervasive issue of domestic violence in the region. In Papua New Guinea, a country …

Rising Terror in Papua New Guinea: Deadly Ambush on Passenger Bus Marks Escalation in Tribal Conflicts

Porgera, Papua New Guinea — A devastating attack on a passenger bus near the Porgera mine in Enga Province has left residents fearing the emergence of a dangerous new phase of tribal warfare, after gunmen killed at least seven people and injured up to 13 others. The attack occurred late Tuesday night when armed assailants wielding guns and machetes staged a roadblock and ambushed the bus, escalating ongoing communal tensions in the region. Enga Provincial …

Shrinking Habitat and Human Conflict: Violent Response to Chimp Attack at Guinea Research Institute

Bossou, Guinea — In a tragic turn of events, local community members in Bossou, Guinea, have been left in shock following a violent incident involving a baby’s death by chimpanzees. According to chimpanzee expert Gen Yamakoshi, the aggression displayed by the chimpanzees is not entirely unexpected as the local populations are no longer wary of human presence. This latest tragedy highlights the sixth such chimpanzee attack on humans this year in the area, a concerning …

Massive Landslide in Papua New Guinea Buries Thousands in Remote Village

Enga Province in Papua New Guinea is reeling from a devastating landslide that has claimed the lives of scores of individuals in the remote village of Yambali. This tragic event, which occurred about 600 kilometers northwest of the capital city of Port Moresby, has left homes and food gardens buried under a mass of debris, with an estimated 3000 people affected. Authorities in Papua New Guinea have yet to confirm the exact number of casualties …

Devastating Landslide Buried Thousands in Papua New Guinea Village

Yambali Village in Enga Province, Papua New Guinea, was recently hit by a devastating landslide that has claimed the lives of numerous individuals. The remote village, located about 600 kilometers northwest of Port Moresby, was struck by the landslide that buried homes and food gardens, leaving an estimated 3000 people trapped under the debris. While Papua New Guinea authorities have yet to confirm the exact number of casualties, reports of multiple deaths have been verified …

Dozens Feared Dead in Devastating Papua New Guinea Landslide

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea – A massive landslide in Papua New Guinea has left many people feared dead as rescue efforts are underway to locate missing individuals buried under the rubble. The landslide, triggered by heavy rains in the village, has caused widespread devastation and considerable loss of life in the region. Local authorities have reported that the landslide occurred in a remote area, making it challenging for rescue teams to access the site …

Hundreds Feared Dead in Devastating Papua New Guinea Landslide

KAOKALAM VILLAGE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA – A devastating landslide has struck a remote village in Papua New Guinea, leaving scores of people dead and many homes destroyed. The landslide hit Kaokalam Village in Enga Province, located about 600 kilometers northwest of the capital, Port Moresby. According to reports, residents of the village have estimated that hundreds of people may have lost their lives in the disaster, although official figures are yet to be confirmed by …