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Tribal Violence Rocks Papua New Guinea: A Deadly Battle in the Highlands

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Deadly tribal violence erupts in Papua New Guinea's remote highlands, claiming the lives of over 60 in a gruesome gun battle between warring tribes.

Tribal violence in Papua New Guinea has reached a devastating peak, with at least 64 individuals losing their lives in a harrowing gun battle between rivaling tribes in the remote highlands. The clash, described as an 'ambush', has shocked the nation as it marks one of the deadliest incidents in the region's history. Authorities in Papua New Guinea have struggled to contain the escalating violence, with clashes between tribal groups turning increasingly fatal.

The remote Enga Province has been at the center of the bloodshed, witnessing over 26 fatalities as tribal disputes reignite long-standing animosities. The ongoing battle for power and territory has plunged the Highlands region into chaos, with communities living in fear of further violence. Survivors recount harrowing tales of the brutal confrontations that have torn families and communities apart.

The vicious cycle of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea continues to escalate, with the recent gun battle claiming more than 60 lives, leaving behind a trail of devastation and despair in the highlands. The country's authorities are under immense pressure to restore peace and prevent further bloodshed as tensions between warring tribes remain high. International attention has been drawn to the crisis, highlighting the urgent need for intervention and support to end the cycle of violence.

As Papua New Guinea grapples with the aftermath of the deadliest tribal conflict in years, the toll of over 60 lives lost serves as a grim reminder of the fragility of peace in the region. The harrowing scenes of devastation and loss have sparked calls for national unity and reconciliation to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The resilience of the communities affected by the violence shines through, with efforts underway to heal and rebuild in the wake of the brutal clashes.

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Tribal violence in Papua New Guinea kills 26 combatants and an ... (ABC News)

Police in Papua New Guinea say at least 26 combatants and an unconfirmed number of bystanders were killed in a gunbattle between warring tribes.

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Tribal violence in Papua New Guinea at least 49, police say (9News)

At least 49 people have been killed in a gun battle between warring tribes in Papua New Guinea, police say.

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Dozens killed as tribal violence erupts in Papua New Guinea's ... (CNN)

At least 49 bodies were found at the site of a gun battle between tribes in Papua New Guinea's remote highlands, police told CNN Monday, in a gruesome ...

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At least 49 people have been killed in the largest PNG Highlands ... (ABC News)

Dozens of people have been killed in a clash between tribes in Papua New Guinea's Highlands that's been described as an "ambush".

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At least 64 massacred as tribal violence plagues Papua New Guinea (Daily Sabah)

At least 64 people were massacred in Papua New Guinea's remote highlands, in an escalation of long-running violence between local warring tribes,...

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More than 60 shot dead in Papua New Guinea ambush - Public ... (Public Radio of Armenia)

At least 64 people have died in an ambush in Papua New Guinea's remote Highlands region. The victims were shot dead during a tribal dispute in the Enga ...

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Papua New Guinea ambush: More than 60 shot dead in Highlands ... (Yahoo News Australia)

The country has long struggled with tribal violence, but the killings are believed to be the worst in years.

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A Fight Between Rivaling Tribes in Papua New Guinea Has Led to a ... (TIME)

At least 49 combatants as well as an unconfirmed number of bystanders died in a tribal dispute in the restive and remote Highlands region of Papua New ...

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Dozens Killed in Papua New Guinea After Clashes Between Tribes (The New York Times)

The bloodshed in Enga Province, which has been plagued by violence between tribal groups, left at least 26 people dead, according to the authorities.

Tribal violence in Papua New Guinea kills 26 combatants and an ... (Spectrum News NY1)

Police in Papua New Guinea say at least 26 combatants and an unconfirmed number of bystanders were killed in a gunbattle between warring tribes.

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Papua New Guinea ambush: Dozens shot dead in Highlands region (BBC News)

The country has long struggled with tribal violence, but the killings are believed to be the worst in years.

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Tribal bloodshed shines spotlight on strategically vital Papua New ... (The Associated Press)

Papua New Guinea is the most populous South Pacific island nation after Australia and was a colony of that near neighbor until independence in 1975. The ...

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Papua New Guinea massacre: fears violence could spiral over tribal ... (The Guardian)

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

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How the funnelling of high-powered weapons into Papua New ... (ABC News)

Papua New Guinea is reeling from a bloody massacre in the Highlands province of Enga, and the bloodshed suggests an armoury of automatic weapons funnelled ...

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Papua New Guinea Ups Military's Power After Intertribal Fighting (Voice of America)

Prime Minister James Marape announced plans Monday to give the military power to arrest, following fighting that has killed dozens.

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Dozens killed in Papua New Guinea Highlands region (JURIST)

Reports have said that it is โ€œvery likely to be one of the deadliest massacres in the highlands in recent history.โ€ The massacre happened in the remote village ...

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