Violent postelection riots continue in Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has declared a state of emergency after a disputed election result triggered rioting in Papua New Guinea, casting a pall over the upcoming APEC summit in the Pacific nation.
The United Nations has withdrawn its staff from Papua New Guinea‘s Southern Highlands province after postelection rioting.
A state of emergency has been declared in the city of Mendi, overshadowing preparations for an international summit later this year.
Al Jazeera’s Andrew Thomas reports from neighbouring Australia.
Published On 23 Jun 2018