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PNG police order crackdown on illegal firearms as deadline looms

May 13, 2022

By Miriam Zarriga in Port Moresby Papua New Guinea’s policemen and women around the country have been ordered to arrest and charge anyone in possession of illegal firearms — which carries life imprisonment under the amended law — from the May 19 deadline. Police Commissioner David Manning, who is also the Registrar of Firearms, said ... <a title="PNG police order crackdown on illegal firearms as deadline looms" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/13/png-police-order-crackdown-on-illegal-firearms-as-deadline-looms/" aria-label="Read more about PNG police order crackdown on illegal firearms as deadline looms">Read more</a>

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Protester critically injured by rubber bullet, 7 arrested in protest over West Papua carve up

May 13, 2022

Asia Pacific Report newsdesk Papua Legal Aid Foundation (LBH) director Emanuel Gobay says a participant of a demonstration in Jayapura opposing the creation of new autonomous regions (DOB) in Papua is in a critical condition after being shot by a rubber bullet allegedly fired by a police officer. Earlier, police forcibly broke up a demonstration ... <a title="Protester critically injured by rubber bullet, 7 arrested in protest over West Papua carve up" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/13/protester-critically-injured-by-rubber-bullet-7-arrested-in-protest-over-west-papua-carve-up/" aria-label="Read more about Protester critically injured by rubber bullet, 7 arrested in protest over West Papua carve up">Read more</a>

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Keith Rankin Essay – Liberal Democracy in the new neonationalist era: The Three ‘O’s

May 13, 2022

Analysis by Keith Rankin. Modern ‘western’ governments are known as ‘liberal democracies’. While each political party in a liberal democracy has a ‘policy agenda’ which it would like to implement, only single-party governments have a realistic opportunity to fully implement their agenda; and they typically need multiple terms of single party (or near single party) ... <a title="Keith Rankin Essay – Liberal Democracy in the new neonationalist era: The Three ‘O’s" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/13/keith-rankin-essay-liberal-democracy-in-the-new-neonationalist-era-the-three-os/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin Essay – Liberal Democracy in the new neonationalist era: The Three ‘O’s">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How long until National wants Simon Bridges back?

May 12, 2022

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup is entirely subscriber-funded. The ethos behind this public service is to help foster a robust and informed public debate, with a great diversity of perspectives. If you appreciate what we are doing in providing non-partisan analysis and information about politics, economy, and society, please consider helping us keep ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How long until National wants Simon Bridges back?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/12/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-how-long-until-national-wants-simon-bridges-back/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How long until National wants Simon Bridges back?">Read more</a>

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Behind the tears for Shireen, more evidence of Israel’s daily crimes with impunity

May 12, 2022

Al Jazeera Media Network has condemned the “blatant murder” of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh that violates “international laws and norms”. Video: Al Jazeera COMMENTARY: By Mazin Qumsiyeh It is so hard for me to write today — too many tears. The US-supported Israeli occupation forces’ crimes continue daily but some days are harder than others. ... <a title="Behind the tears for Shireen, more evidence of Israel’s daily crimes with impunity" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/12/behind-the-tears-for-shireen-more-evidence-of-israels-daily-crimes-with-impunity/" aria-label="Read more about Behind the tears for Shireen, more evidence of Israel’s daily crimes with impunity">Read more</a>

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PNG Deputy PM killed in road accident – a driver on the run, say police

May 12, 2022

RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea’s deputy Prime Minister Sam Basil has died following a car crash in the Bulolo district of Morobe Province. As well being Deputy Prime Minister, Basil was Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, and is the former Minister for Communications, Information Technology and Energy. Police Commissioner David Manning confirmed his death after ... <a title="PNG Deputy PM killed in road accident – a driver on the run, say police" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/12/png-deputy-pm-killed-in-road-accident-a-driver-on-the-run-say-police/" aria-label="Read more about PNG Deputy PM killed in road accident – a driver on the run, say police">Read more</a>

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Greens condemn ‘two-tier’ NZ migrant policy as entrenching inequities

May 11, 2022

RNZ News The New Zealand government’s immigration decisions amount to a “white immigration policy”, creating a two-tier system that will entrench inequities, claims the Green Party. National and ACT are also critical of the moves announced by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and top ministers at a Business NZ lunch in Auckland today. The new policy ... <a title="Greens condemn ‘two-tier’ NZ migrant policy as entrenching inequities" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/11/greens-condemn-two-tier-nz-migrant-policy-as-entrenching-inequities/" aria-label="Read more about Greens condemn ‘two-tier’ NZ migrant policy as entrenching inequities">Read more</a>

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Amnesty calls for halt to planned Wabu Block gold mine in Papua

May 11, 2022

By Yance Agapa in Paniai Amnesty International Indonesia executive director Usman Hamid is asking the government to halt the planned gold mine at Wabu Block in Intan Jaya regency until there is agreement from the Papua indigenous people in the area. “We have asked that the planned mine be halted until the state obtains agreement ... <a title="Amnesty calls for halt to planned Wabu Block gold mine in Papua" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/11/amnesty-calls-for-halt-to-planned-wabu-block-gold-mine-in-papua/" aria-label="Read more about Amnesty calls for halt to planned Wabu Block gold mine in Papua">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Massive Wage Subsidy and Covid spending is under scrutinised

May 11, 2022

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup is entirely subscriber-funded. The ethos behind this public service is to help foster a robust and informed public debate, with a great diversity of perspectives. If you appreciate what we are doing in providing non-partisan analysis and information about politics, economy, and society, please consider helping us keep ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Massive Wage Subsidy and Covid spending is under scrutinised" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/11/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-massive-wage-subsidy-and-covid-spending-is-under-scrutinised/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Massive Wage Subsidy and Covid spending is under scrutinised">Read more</a>

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Philippines forgets history and sells its soul for another Marcos

May 11, 2022

COMMENTARY: By David Robie Sadly, the Philippines has sold its soul. Thirty six years ago a People Power revolution ousted the dictator Ferdinand Marcos after two decades of harsh authoritarian rule. Yesterday, in spite of a rousing and inspiring Pink Power would-be revolution, the dictator’s only son and namesake “Bongbong” Marcos Jr seems headed to ... <a title="Philippines forgets history and sells its soul for another Marcos" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/11/philippines-forgets-history-and-sells-its-soul-for-another-marcos/" aria-label="Read more about Philippines forgets history and sells its soul for another Marcos">Read more</a>

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100 PNG security forces arrive in Porgera, tension eases

May 11, 2022

By Miriam Zarriga in Mt Hagen About 100 Papua New Guinea security personnel have arrived in Porgera, Enga Province, amid the fighting that saw 17 dead, 100 families displaced and homes destroyed over the weekend. The arrival of the PNG Defence Force (PNGDF) in Porgera on late Sunday evening has eased the tension inside the ... <a title="100 PNG security forces arrive in Porgera, tension eases" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/11/100-png-security-forces-arrive-in-porgera-tension-eases/" aria-label="Read more about 100 PNG security forces arrive in Porgera, tension eases">Read more</a>