A riot has erupted in Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, following a pay dispute.

At least eight people have died in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, following rioting and unrest. Police went on strike over a pay dispute, leading to shop fires and supermarket looting. The absence of police encouraged outskirts residents to ransack shops, escalating tensions over rising costs and high unemployment.

January 10, 2024
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