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About 3,500 candidates are vying for 109 seats in an election that comes after months of political uncertainty.
Asia-Pacific Last Modified: 23 Jun 2012 17:34 GMT
Political power struggle between rival prime ministers set to rumble on as parliament votes for six-month postponement.
Asia-Pacific Last Modified: 05 Apr 2012 10:41 GMT
Two men claim to be prime minister in this Pacific island nation, as Australia becomes more involved in the dispute.
Opinion Last Modified: 27 Mar 2012 15:12 GMT
Failure to resolve the current situation in Papua New Guinea could lead to the imposition of sanctions from outside.
Opinion Last Modified: 02 Feb 2012 11:07 GMT
Faction loyal to former PM releases commander of military amid continued volatility in the South Pacific nation.
Asia-Pacific Last Modified: 27 Jan 2012 12:08 GMT
Incumbent says mutiny leader has "been dealt with", after soldiers loyal to former PM had seized army headquarters.
Asia-Pacific Last Modified: 26 Jan 2012 11:40 GMT
Government orders soldiers who seized army HQ and replaced the defence chief to surrender or "face the consequences".
Asia-Pacific Last Modified: 26 Jan 2012 09:52 GMT
Mutineers given ultimatum after troops put chief commander under house arrest and replace him with their own leader.
Asia-Pacific Last Modified: 26 Jan 2012 05:38 GMT
Governor-general reverses former prime minister's reinstatement and backs rival in bid to end months-long deadlock.
Asia-Pacific Last Modified: 20 Dec 2011 05:58 GMT
Two men claim to be the legitimate prime minister of the country with no sign to resolve the political dispute.
Asia-Pacific Last Modified: 17 Dec 2011 23:53 GMT
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