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Soldier involved in killing of Papua New Guinea villager to face trial

Soldier involved in killing of Papua New Guinea villager to face trial

Row over adultery led to killing of villager, retaliatory ransacking of military outpost.

Solomon Islands begins countdown to Pacific Games with appeal to national pride

Solomon Islands begins countdown to Pacific Games with appeal to national pride

China has covered more than half of the cost of hosting the Games, official says.

American Samoa voters reject proposals to gain autonomy from US

American Samoa voters reject proposals to gain autonomy from US

Residents opted against a once-in-a-decade opportunity to amend the territory’s constitution.

Papua New Guinea police begin investigation into big deadly fight

Papua New Guinea police begin investigation into big deadly fight

Police didn’t reach the affected island until a day after at least 24 people were killed in violence.

Island in Solomons spurns China aid although dire roads make life tough

Development in the Solomon Islands is concentrated in the capital Honiara while islands including Malaita lag behind.

Papua New Guinea police begin investigation into big deadly fight

Papua New Guinea police begin investigation into big deadly fight

Police didn’t reach the affected island until a day after at least 24 people were killed in violence.

People walk at the ATS settlement, which will have a road built through it next year, causing evictions, in Papua New Guinea’s capital Port Moresby on Nov. 29, 2022.

Residents of Port Moresby informal settlement fear eviction for new road

2022-11-29

Mass evictions are common as land is sought for housing developments, new infrastructure.

People holding a banner that says “Safety starts from within the home where mothers and their daughters should feel secure” march during an event in Apia, Samoa on Nov. 28, 2022 to mark the United Nations’ annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence.

After a decade, Samoa’s campaign to end gender violence produces disappointing results

2022-11-28

Pacific island countries have the world’s lowest level of women in parliament, high rates of violence.

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