Dozens of people have died in tribal fighting in the highlands of Papua New Guinea. The bodies were discovered on Sunday evening (February 18) near the town of Wabag in Enga province.
Authorities attribute the incident to conflicts between the Sikin, Ambulin and Kaekin tribes and other ethnic groups. There were already signs of escalation last week, said Governor Peter Ipatas. Opponents of Prime Minister James Marape are calling for an increase in police presence in the region.