Tag: Papua
Biden angers Papua New Guinea with cannibal story
As of: April 22, 2024 5:51 p.m US President Biden spoke at a campaign event about his uncle, who was allegedly eaten by cannibals. The story turned out to be…
What is this story about Joe Biden’s uncle, eaten by cannibals in Papua?
Clichés often die hard. Last week, the President of the United States, Joe Biden, told a story that caused much astonishment. According to him, his uncle had been devoured by…
The army in the streets of Port Moresby, the state of emergency declared for 14 days
In response to riots which resulted in the loss of 16 lives in the two main towns of Papua New Guinea, soldiers are patrolling the capital this Friday. Prime Minister…
What is happening in Papua, where 15 people died after demonstrations by soldiers and police?
The climate has been explosive since Wednesday evening in Papua New Guinea, a Pacific country located about 200 kilometers north of Australia. Prime Minister James Marape on Thursday declared a…
Crime: “Total anarchy”: dead in riots in Papua New Guinea
crime “Total anarchy”: dead in riots in Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has called in the military for help because of the unrest in Papua New Guinea. photo…
Serious riots in Papua New Guinea | tagesschau.de
As of: January 10, 2024 2:23 p.m Protests, looting and a burning shopping center: There have been violent riots in Papua New Guinea. Previously, security officers had been paid incorrect…
“Everyone can be a guardian of the forest,” says Papuan chief Mundiya Kepanga
Hard to miss it. In traditional attire with his porcupine spine in his nose and his imposing headdress, Mundiya Kepanga stands out wherever he goes. For almost twenty years now,…
Palm oil project threatens survival of Papuan tribe
The Awyu tribe trembles. This indigenous population of Indonesia, whose 20,000 members live off the land’s resources, had taken action to freeze the operations of PT Indo Asiana Lestari (PT…
Society: Papua New Guinea: Attracting sharks with ancient songs
Company Papua New Guinea: Attracting sharks with ancient songs A man sits on a dead shark at the Shark Calling Festival. photo © Christina Steiner/Godfree Abage/Shark Calling Festival/dpa A mesmerizing…
Papua New Guinea and USA: pact for more security and against China’s influence
Status: 22.05.2023 2:09 p.m To counter China’s influence in the Pacific region, the US and Papua New Guinea have struck a new pact. It provides for improved cooperation in the…