Head of violence-hit Papua New Guinea region calls for foreign help


PORT MORESBY: The governor of a Papua New Guinea province wracked by spiralling tribal violence on Wednesday (Feb 21) called for help from foreign police forces, including from neighbouring Australia.

After more than 50 people were killed in a clash in the country's highlands, Enga Governor Peter Ipatas called for Australian police to help on the ground.

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