UPNG confrontation 2016

Rapa speaks on student, Uniforce confrontation

Referring to the June 23 confrontation, Rapa said: “Please note that I and my fellow UPNG SRC members were restrained by a court order obtained by UPNG administration, restraining us from conducting any further boycott and protests.

“Any actions taken by my council members and myself to mobilise students would been seen as actions undertaken to boycott classes and we would be in contempt.

​Church condemns violence at UPNG

 

In the same way, it has also called for parliament to be recalled so urgent matters like the ongoing university stand offs can be debated to find a way forward.

Secretary of the Catholic Bishops Conference of PNG and Solomon Islands, Fr Victor Roche, raised these concerns following fresh violence at the university yesterday and today that saw the burning down of cars and buildings and destruction of university properties.