Rebecca Kuku is a Port Moresby-based journalist, covering politics, security and social issues. January Outpouring of grief after death of Chan, the son of a migrant Chinese father and Indigenous mother, who served as prime minister twice. October Gunmen kill seven with more than a dozen missing after Papua New Guinea bus shooting. Police say it is unclear if 17 missing passengers are still alive or wounded, and may be hiding in bushes or sheltering with neighbouring clans.
September Photo taken on July 25, , shows part of the kilometer Kokoda Trail leading to a mountain pass in Papua New Guinea.
Australians seem eager to preserve memories of the fierce battle along the Kokoda jungle track fought between Australian and Japanese troops during World War II. Kokoda track shut indefinitely after PNG landowners demand payments. Australians stranded on Kokoda track resume walk after protests shut down sections. August July At least 26 killed in Papua New Guinea village attacks, including 16 children.
Police say gang of more than 30 youths also raped women and girls before massacres in remote villages. May Papua New Guinea landslide: rescue convoy heads to remote village as scores feared buried. Rwandans arrive in Australia after perilous journey to claim asylum. February Recent massacre that left dozens dead was latest chapter in years-long conflict that has worsened with arrival of high-powered weapons.
Papua New Guinea massacre: fears violence could spiral over tribal conflict. Prime minister James Marape to seek help from Australia to support police after the deadly killings in Enga province. Ripon Rahman lost his stock, his truck and even his dog and cat amid the rioting sparked by protests over public sector pay cuts in Port Moresby. Papua New Guinea puts capital under state of emergency after deadly riots.
