Tribal revenge: Pregnant women and children killed in a cruel slaughter
(7 years ago)Children and pregnant women are among those killed in a tribal massacre in Papua New Gunea. At least 24 people have been confirmed as dead in the brutal violence among rival tribes in recent days in the province of Hela. Some reports say there are more dead. Prime Minister James Marape's [...]
At least 24 people have been confirmed as dead in the brutal violence among rival tribes in recent days in the province of Hela. Some reports say there are more dead.
Prime Minister James Marape has called the news “one of the saddest days of my life,”, promising later that he would follow the perpetrators, translates Periscope from the BBC.
This is one of the largest outbreaks of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea for years.
The “is a very painful story,” said Hela Governor Philip Undialu for the Reuters agency, explaining that the killings were part of a conflict that had been going on for years.
It's revenge for a previous attack. Both attacks were made in the innocent community where people didn't expect it and we're all in shock. ”
Authorities said the region has had terrible violence for years. /Periscope