At least fifteen people were murdered in riots in the capital of Papua New Guinea, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency.
According to Prime Minister James Marape, more than 1,000 soldiers are ready “to step in wherever necessary” as of Thursday.
Supermarkets were robbed, cars and shops set on fire, and cops went on strike on Wednesday over a wage cut that the authorities claim was an error.
Wider concerns in the nation of Pacific Islands about growing expenses and high unemployment preceded the upheaval.
“Breaking the law does not achieve certain outcomes,” Mr. Marape declared in a speech to the country. He declared that Port Moresby would be under a 14-day state of emergency.
Although most of the violence had subsided by Wednesday night following the deployment of soldiers
