Papua New Guinea PM Visits Landslide Site as Death Toll Rises

James Marape pledges $5.1 million for recovery efforts while unstable terrain hampers rescue operations.

Prime Minister James Marape visited the landslide site in Yambali village, Enga region, a week after the disaster.
The landslide is estimated to have buried over 2,000 people, with the UN confirming around 670 deaths.
Heavy equipment has been slow to arrive due to unstable terrain and tribal unrest.
Marape pledged 20 million Kina ($5.1 million) for emergency response and recovery efforts.
Authorities are focusing on body recovery and preventing disease spread from contaminated water sources.