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PNG gunmen ‘kidnapped, raped’ 17 schoolgirls before freeing them

June 12, 2023

By Majeleen Yanei in Port Moresby Seventeen Papua New Guinean schoolgirls who were kidnapped, raped and held hostage by armed men in Bosavi, Hela, last Wednesday were released yesterday. The National’s source said they were released following a payment of 3300 kina (NZ$1500) and nine pigs as ransom to the gunmen. “The females were released ... <a title="PNG gunmen ‘kidnapped, raped’ 17 schoolgirls before freeing them" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/12/png-gunmen-kidnapped-raped-17-schoolgirls-before-freeing-them/" aria-label="Read more about PNG gunmen ‘kidnapped, raped’ 17 schoolgirls before freeing them">Read more</a>

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PNG police probe election candidates’ alleged use of guns in Highlands

June 10, 2022

By Miriam Zarriga in Mt Hagen, Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinean police are investigating serious firearms offences allegedly involving five candidates contesting the election in the Highlands region. The candidates in two different provinces are being investigated for the use of firearms at campaign rallies, for firing an unlicensed firearm, being in possession of ... <a title="PNG police probe election candidates’ alleged use of guns in Highlands" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/06/10/png-police-probe-election-candidates-alleged-use-of-guns-in-highlands/" aria-label="Read more about PNG police probe election candidates’ alleged use of guns in Highlands">Read more</a>