PNG leader urges police, military to take 'duty seriously' after deadly riots
Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape urges the police and defence forces to "take duty seriously" after a night of violent riots in the capital Port Moresby.
A festering pay dispute involving the nation's security forces sparked angry protests which spiralled into violence as large crowds were seen streaming into and out of damaged shopfronts while smoke poured from buildings in the city.
A festering pay dispute involving the nation's security forces sparked angry protests which spiralled into violence as large crowds were seen streaming into and out of damaged shopfronts while smoke poured from buildings in the city.
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00:00 Our international partners are watching. Our investors are watching. All of us are watching.
00:06 Our country is bigger than all of us. I just want to appeal.
00:09 Normalcy today, wherever you are, members of the police force, take your duty.
00:13 Members of the defense force, take your duty seriously.
00:16 Restore order in your part of the country.
00:19 When you do your part, the rest of us will do our part, collectively.