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The 2024 Papua New Guinean unrest occurred on 10 January 2024 in Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby, later spreading to Lae and other cities. The unrest began following protests by security officers due to a sudden reduction in their salaries and prime minister James Marape's tax deduction announcement which was later retracted.
These incidents lack documentation or investigation, consequently, perpetrators are rarely prosecuted or punished. The government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) has introduced legislation to combat these issues, though with limited success. Many traditional cultural practices are followed in PNG.
Defense Minister Billy Joseph and PNG National Disaster Centre director Laso Mana visited Wabag on 26 May to assess recovery efforts. [9] The Porgera mine also pledged to provide mechanical diggers to help in rescue and road-clearing operations. [65] The National Disaster Centre released K500,000 in aid to the Enga provincial government. [66]
Along with common key issues such as crime, employment and poverty, one specific issue for debate will be the status of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, where 98% of the population voted for independence in a 2019 referendum. Bougainville is expected to achieve independence by 2027 if an agreement is ratified by the National Parliament. [4]
When looking at the right to health with respect to children, Papua New Guinea achieves 90.8% of what is expected based on its current income. [7] In regards to the right to health amongst the adult population, the country achieves only 81.6% of what is expected based on the nation's level of income. [ 7 ]
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A review of medium-sized businesses in PNG showed that the majority are owned or part-owned by current or former politicians. [8] PNG has enormous resource potential through its natural endowments in mineral deposits, petroleum, forestry, fishing, and tourism.
The electoral commission postponed voting on several occasions in Port Moresby due to logistical issues. [23] Many polling stations had insufficient ballot papers. [13] Incidents of violence occurred with a young woman killed at a polling station allegedly by police while waiting to cast her vote. Witnesses claim the attack was unprovoked. [24]