Tribal Violence in Papua New Guinea Leaves Over 35 Dead Near Gold Mine

Clashes linked to illegal mining activities escalate, prompting a humanitarian response and halting gold mine operations.

• More than 35 people have been killed in days of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province.
• The conflict erupted near the New Porgera gold mine, one of the world's largest, which has suspended operations until at least Thursday.
• Authorities have deployed up to 300 soldiers and police to restore order as the violence continues to escalate.
• Homes and businesses in Suyan village have been razed, adding to the toll on local communities already affected by a recent landslide.
• A disaster management team led by the government and the U.N. Development Program is coordinating a humanitarian response.

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