Mr. Somare, who played a major role in leading the country to independence from Australia, was its longest-serving prime minister.
Tag: Papua New Guinea
He Was a Stick, She Was a Leaf; Together They Made History
A surprise clutch of eggs has solved a century-old leaf insect mystery.
Abandoned Rio Tinto Mine Is Blamed for Poisoned Bougainville Rivers
Residents of the Papua New Guinea region have accused the mining giant of environmental and human rights violations and asked for an investigation.
Former Rebel Leader Is Elected President of Bougainville
Ishmael Toroama is expected to lead talks in the South Pacific autonomous region’s effort to seek independence from Papua New Guinea.
Australia Revokes Medical Evacuations for Offshore Detainees
The government called the policy, enacted just 10 months ago, a “back door” to let refugees into the country. Human rights advocates denounced the repeal as shameful.
Papua New Guinea Massacre Kills Pregnant Women and Children, Police Say
At least 20 people were killed in an ambush and retaliatory massacre among rival communities.
Peter O’Neill Resigns as Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea
Mr. O’Neill’s departure after almost eight years in power comes at a sensitive moment, with China and the West fighting for influence across the region.
Their Islands Are Being Eroded. So Are Their Human Rights, They Say.
Indigenous Australians from low-lying islands in the Torres Strait argue that the government, by failing to act on climate change, has violated their fundamental right to maintain their culture.
New Zealand Blocks Huawei, in Blow to Chinese Telecom Giant
The announcement came a day after Papua New Guinea said it would uphold a deal with Huawei, illustrating the growing global divide over the risks of Chinese technology.
After APEC Meeting, Police Storm Papua New Guinea Parliament, Demanding Pay
About 300 people descended on the building, destroying property as they demanded to be paid for their work during the annual meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.