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What was the reason behind the ambush in Papua New Guinea's Highlands region?
What was the reason behind the ambush in Papua New Guinea's Highlands region?
- A dispute over land and wealth distribution (correct)
- An argument over religious beliefs
- A disagreement over political power
- A conflict due to cultural differences
What has exacerbated the clashes in Papua New Guinea's Highlands region, making them more deadly?
What has exacerbated the clashes in Papua New Guinea's Highlands region, making them more deadly?
- A shortage of basic resources
- An influx of illegal firearms (correct)
- Foreign interventions
- A lack of law enforcement presence
What measures did the police take in Enga province last July due to escalating tribal conflicts?
What measures did the police take in Enga province last July due to escalating tribal conflicts?
- Imposing a curfew and travel restrictions (correct)
- Building physical barriers between conflicting tribes
- Providing weapons to both sides for defense
- Encouraging open dialogue between the tribes
What role did Governor Peter Ipatas play in the events leading up to the ambush?
What role did Governor Peter Ipatas play in the events leading up to the ambush?
What impact did the violence in Papua New Guinea's Highlands region have internationally before this latest incident?
What impact did the violence in Papua New Guinea's Highlands region have internationally before this latest incident?