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What has contributed to the increased deadliness of clashes in Papua New Guinea's Highlands region?
What has contributed to the increased deadliness of clashes in Papua New Guinea's Highlands region?
- International peacekeeping efforts
- A decrease in tribal disputes
- An influx of illegal firearms (correct)
- Economic prosperity in the region
What measures did police take during a three-month lockdown in Enga last July?
What measures did police take during a three-month lockdown in Enga last July?
- Imposed a curfew and travel restrictions (correct)
- Distributed more firearms
- Deployed international peacekeeping forces
- Encouraged open dialogue between tribes
What event made international headlines last August, drawing attention to the violence in Papua New Guinea's Highlands region?
What event made international headlines last August, drawing attention to the violence in Papua New Guinea's Highlands region?
- Successful conflict resolution workshops
- Graphic footage involving three dead men circulated online (correct)
- A peace treaty signed by rival tribes
- A decline in violent incidents
What was the outcome of escalating tribal conflict in Enga province last July?
What was the outcome of escalating tribal conflict in Enga province last July?
How did Governor Peter Ipatas describe the situation regarding fighting in Enga ahead of the recent ambush?
How did Governor Peter Ipatas describe the situation regarding fighting in Enga ahead of the recent ambush?