Papua New Guinea, 64 dead in new tribal violence - Breaking news. The massacre signals a serious escalation in tribal violence in the area.
Clans from the Highlands region have fought each other for centuries in Papua New Guinea. The influx of automatic weapons has made the clashes even deadlier and intensified the cycle of violence. The army has deployed around 100 soldiers to the area, but their impact has been limited and security services remain outnumbered and outgunned. The killings often occur in remote communities, with clan members launching raids or ambushes to avenge previous attacks.