US calls for strengthening of PNG’s criminal justice system

The United States continues to call for the strengthening of PNG’s criminal justice system to stop sorcery related violence.

This call was made by U.S. Ambassador to PNG, Walter North at a sorcery-related violence forum held in Mendi this week.

The forum was an initiative of the Catholic Diocese of Mendi.

It looked at ways to put a complete stop to sorcery related violence.

North said strengthening the justice system will allow for enhanced prevention and response efforts and proper enforcement of existing criminal laws.

He said the PNG government, public, and civil society must stand up and say no to violence in communities and put an end to the stigmas that lead to it.

Author: 
Troy Taule