Tribal warfare

Women group frustrated over ongoing violence

She shared that the ongoing conflicts have caused immense suffering and instability, causing thousands to be internally displaced and threatening the lives and well-being of countless individuals in the region and having spillovers into nearby provinces and even the capital city as well.

It is calling for immediate action be taken to address this grave situation.

The escalating violence in Hela is not only tearing apart the social fabric of the region but also impeding the progress and development of the entire country.

12 dead in Hela clash

Since the killing of the LLG councillor on the 28th of March, a tribal warfare has now escalated in Tari Pori district.

This newsroom has been told that the death toll has steadily risen since the tribal fight started.

The recent killing occurred on April 5, where two people were killed. This brings the total number of fatalities to 12 while countless others have been hospitalised.

It was also revealed that the Tari General Hospital is now being run by the PNG Defence Force medical team after staff had vacated the premises in fear of their lives.