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January

Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape.

China, Papua New Guinea in talks on policing, security cooperation

Beijing approached PNG in September with an offer to assist its police force with training, equipment and surveillance technology, says the country’s foreign minister.

  • Kirsty Needham
The violence in Port Moresby has left many businesses closed.

Australian companies close operations in Port Moresby amid violence

Westpac, ANZ and Santos, which have sizeable presences in Papua New Guinea, have increased security and are considering whether to reopen offices.

  • James Eyers and Angela Macdonald-Smith
The cover of Papua New Guinea daily, the Post-Courier, declares the January 10 riots the “darkest day in our city”.

Fuel queues, soldiers patrol streets under PNG state of emergency

The rioting has caused a political crisis in the country and sparked calls for Prime Minister James Marape to resign.

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  • Lewis Jackson, Alasdair Pal and Nick Squires
James Marape vowed to fix any administrative error that had caused the pay shortfall.

Albanese calls for calm in PNG after riots, looting

Mr Albanese said Australia was monitoring the situation via its high commission and had not received any requests for help from Papua New Guinea, which it regularly supports in policing and security.

  • Kirsty Needham