UPNG student boycott

In a statement, the UN said: “We are deeply concerned about the unrest in Papua New Guinea, and particularly the events of Wednesday, June 8, when police opened fire at student protestors who were preparing to march to Parliament in Port Moresby, injuring a number of students, some of whom remain hospitalised.

“We are aware that the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary’s Commissioner has announced an inquiry into the incident.

University security, UNIFORCE are providing security as Police have already moved out of campus.

The UPNG Senate announced for Semester One to recommence today after lifting the temporary suspension of classes after students boycotted for over a month.

Students in the morning started there 'haus cry' saying they will only resume class when their four injured students have recovered.

“This is to show that we are still in a haus krai (in mourning). We are not in the mood to attend classes,” student leader Christopher Kipalan announced to those on campus.