Papua New Guinea puts capital under state of emergency after deadly riots

A police and public-sector protest over a pay cut that officials blamed on an administrative glitch descended into lawlessness in the Pacific island country.

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NBC NewsLean Left· 992d ago

Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency after 16 are killed in rioting

New York TimesLean Left· 993d ago

Papua New Guinea Leader Declares State of Emergency After Violent Riots

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Digital JournalCenter· 992d ago

Troops restore order after riots in Papua New Guinea

UPICenter· 993d ago

Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency as police strike prompts riots

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The GuardianLean Left· 992d ago

Papua New Guinea puts capital under state of emergency after deadly riots

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Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency after 15 killed in riots

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