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Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency as police strike prompts riots

Headline from UPI

Deadly violence engulfed the Papua New Guinea capital of Port Moresby on Wednesday, sparked initially by pay protests by police and defense members but has now spread to other parts of the country.

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  1. New York Times

    Papua New Guinea Leader Declares State of Emergency After Violent Riots (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    There were signs the authorities had regained some control, but the extent of damage and casualties from the unrest remained unclear.

  2. Al Jazeera

    Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency after 15 killed in riots (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    PM announces 14-day state of emergency in the capital, Port Moresby, suspends police chief and top bureaucrats.

  3. UPI

    Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency as police strike prompts riots (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Deadly violence engulfed the Papua New Guinea capital of Port Moresby on Wednesday, sparked initially by pay protests by police and defense members but has now spread to other parts of the country.

  4. NBC News

    Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency after 16 are killed in rioting (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    A police and public-sector protest over a pay cut that officials blamed on an administrative glitch descended into lawlessness in the Pacific island country.

  5. Digital Journal

    Troops restore order after riots in Papua New Guinea (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Troops patrolled the streets of Papua New Guinea's capital on Friday, under a state of emergency following riots that killed 16 across the country's two

  6. The Guardian

    Papua New Guinea puts capital under state of emergency after deadly riots (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Soldiers and police patrolling streets where witnesses say quiet has replaced looting and chaos that reportedly left at least 16 people dead

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