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Chaos in Port Moresby: Arson, Looting, and Riots Rock Papua New Guinea

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Chaos erupted in Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea, as violent riots and looting shook the city. The situation escalated when the country's security personnel went on strike over missing pay, leading to shops and businesses being attacked and set on fire. The governor reported casualties and declared the events as one of the darkest days in Port Moresby's history. As the unrest continued, defence forces were called in to control the escalating violence.

As the riots unfolded, reports of significant emergences flooded in, with paramedics scrambling to treat victims of shootings and explosions. The situation became dire as at least one person lost their life in the chaos that ensued. The Australian government issued a travel warning for its citizens, urging a high degree of caution when traveling to Port Moresby.

In response to the escalating crisis, a state of emergency was declared, suspending government and police officials. Australian companies operating in Port Moresby, including Westpac, ANZ, and Santos, shuttered their operations and beefed up security measures. Efforts to restore law and order, essential services, and calm to the city are underway as authorities grapple with the aftermath of the violent riots.

The violent unrest in Port Moresby resulted in at least 16 deaths, with dozens more injured, marking one of the deadliest episodes in Papua New Guinea's recent history. The chaos that unfolded highlighted the fragility of social order in the region, prompting a swift response from both local and international security forces.

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Port Moresby hit by arson, looting as police strike over missing pay (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Shops and businesses were attacked and set on fire in the capital of Papua New Guinea on Wednesday and people had been killed, the governor said.

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Calm expected after Port Moresby riots but difficult to get looters off ... (RNZ)

RNZ Pacific's PNG correspondent Scott Waide breaks down Wednesday's riots in Port Moresby after the country's security personnel went on a strike over pay ...

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Papua New Guinea capital rocked by violent riots as police strike ... (The Guardian)

Governor blames looting on 'opportunists' as officers are redeployed to Port Moresby from regional areas.

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Defence forces called in after riots and looting break out in Papua ... (9News)

Paramedics said they'd been called to treat victims of shootings and an explosion amid a "significant emerg...

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Arson and violence reported during protests in Port Moresby, Papua ... (Crisis24)

Arson and violence reported during protests in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, afternoon Jan. 10. Shelter in place and avoid gatherings.

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At least one person dead in Papua New Guinea after a payroll ... (ABC News)

At least one person has died in Papua New Guinea's capital of Port Moresby after a public servant pay issue spiralled into rioting and unrest overnight.

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Contingent of Highlands Mobile Squad expected in Port Moresby ... (POST-COURIER)

Units from Enga, Chimbu and Western Highlands will form the HMG support group to be flown into Port Moresby. The arrival will beef up the support provided to ...

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Civil disorder in Port Moresby prompts Australian travel warning (The Canberra Times)

A travel warning encourages Australians to exercise a high degree of caution while travelling to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

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At least 10 dead after looting, fires on Port Moresby's 'darkest day' (RNZ)

Chaos broke out as looters took advantage of a protest by the country's police. As well as those who are dead, dozens are injured.

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Port Moresby's 'darkest day': At least 10 dead after looting, fires in PNG (New Zealand Herald)

By RNZ At least 10 people are dead and dozens injured after 24 hours of looting in Papua New Guinea's capital, during which several buildings were torched.

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15 people dead in Papua New Guinea after a payroll dispute left an ... (ABC News)

Fifteen people have died in violent unrest and riots in Papua New Guinea's capital of Port Moresby and its second largest city, Lae, after a public servant ...

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Buildings torched amid Port Moresby riots (Radio Australia)

St John Ambulance has reported severe burns and gunshot wounds, as thousands engaged in looting and vandalism. More on:.

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SECURITY FORCES RESTORING CALM IN PORT MORESBY ... (Loop PNG)

The Commissioner of Police, David Manning, has briefed on the overarching engagement by security forces to restore calm in Port Moresby, and noted that ...

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Papua New Guinea riots: at least nine dead in Port Moresby as more ... (The Guardian)

Prime minister James Marape has called on police officers who are protesting over pay cut to report for duty.

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Papua New Guinea: At least eight dead after major rioting and looting (BBC News)

Shops and cars were set on fire and supermarkets looted after police went on strike over a pay dispute. The absence of police on Wednesday encouraged people ...

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Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency after deadly riots (Reuters Australia)

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape told a news conference on Thursday that he had declared a state of emergency, suspending government and police ...

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State of Emergency declared for Port Moresby after 16 die in riot (Fijivillage)

A peaceful protest over a payroll "glitch" spilled into violence on the streets of Port Moresby, leaving at least 16 dead. Police were among those protesting ...

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Queues for fuel as PNG declares state of emergency after deadly riots (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Papua New Guinea's prime minister James Mrappe declared a state of emergency on Thursday, suspending government and police officials after 16 people were ...

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PNG government tries to restore essential services after riots prompt ... (ABC News)

A 14-day state of emergency is in effect in Port Moresby as authorities try to restore law and order, as well as essential services, following violent ...

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Australian companies shutter operations in Port Moresby amid ... (The Australian Financial Review)

Westpac, ANZ and Santos, which have sizeable presences in Papua New Guinea, have increased security and are considering whether to reopen offices.

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