Papua New Guinea ambush: Dozens shot dead in Highlands region - BBC News

The country has long struggled with tribal violence, but the killings are believed to be the worst in years.

5 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The Highlands region has long struggled with tribal violenceBy Tiffanie Turnbull & Kelly Ngin Sydney and SingaporeDozens of people have died in a tribal dispute in Papua New Guinea's remote Highlands region, authorities say.

The victims were shot dead during an ambush in the Enga province over the weekend, a national police spokesman told the BBC.

The Highlands area has long struggled with violence, but these killings are believed to be the worst in years.

An influx of illegal firearms have made clashes more deadly and fuelled a cycle of violence.

Authorities initially said at least 64 people have died. But later reports said they had miscounted and revised the toll down to 26. The BBC has asked the Papua New Guinea police for confirmation.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68302051

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