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PNG police authorised to use lethal force with ‘domestic terrorist’ kidnappers as one hostage escapes
RNZ Pacific An escape of a 13-year-old girl from a hostage crisis on the border of Papua New Guinea’s Western and Hela provinces has boosted hopes for the rescue of her fellow captives. The group of 10 people was taken captive early on Monday morning at Adujmari. PNG Police Commissioner David Manning has called the ... <a title="PNG police authorised to use lethal force with ‘domestic terrorist’ kidnappers as one hostage escapes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/05/14/png-police-authorised-to-use-lethal-force-with-domestic-terrorist-kidnappers-as-one-hostage-escapes/" aria-label="Read more about PNG police authorised to use lethal force with ‘domestic terrorist’ kidnappers as one hostage escapes">Read more</a>