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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Riots in Papua New Guinea's 2 biggest cities reportedly leave 15 dead

ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Papua New Guinea government worked to restore order Thursday after at least 15 people were reportedly killed during rioting and looting that left the country’s two biggest cities in flames.

The unrest began in the capital, Port Moresby, on Wednesday after hundreds of police officers, soldiers, prison staff and public servants walked off their jobs in protest over a pay dispute.

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