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Over 300 Buried After Landslide Hits Papua New Guinea Village

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A massive landslide occurred in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province on Friday morning, affecting several villages and causing widespread destruction. The disaster struck Kaokalam village at around 3 am, with reports suggesting that more than six villages in the Mulitaka region were impacted. The landslide is believed to have claimed over 100 lives, with many more feared dead or trapped under the rubble.

  1. Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
    1. Australia's High Commission in Port Moresby is in close contact with PNG authorities for further assessments on the extent of the damage and casualties.
  2. AU
    Anthony Albanese
    Australian Government
    1. All Australians grieve for our brothers and sisters in Papua New Guinea after the terrible landslide.
  3. PG
    James Marape
    1. I will release further information as I am fully briefed on the scale of destruction and loss of lives.
    2. We are sending in disaster officials, PNG Defence Force, and the Department of Works and Highways to meet provincial and district officials in Enga and also start relief work, recovery of bodies, and reconstruction of infrastructure.
    3. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the landslide disaster.
  4. US
    Joe Biden
    Democratic Party
    1. Our prayers are with all the families impacted by this tragedy and all the first responders who are putting themselves in harm's way to help their fellow citizens.
    2. The United States stands with Papua New Guinea — our close partner and friend — today and always.
  5. CH
    International Federation of Red Cross Red Crescent
    1. There are reports of deaths and multiple casualties, but the exact numbers haven't been confirmed yet.
  6. Jessica Washington
    Labour Party
    1. Authorities say the scale of the landslide is 'massive', but they still cannot confirm the death toll.

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  3. UN fears 670 people died in Papua New Guinea landslide

sources

  1. 1.Al Jazeera
  2. 2.ABC News (Australia)
  3. 3.BBC
  4. 4.The Guardian
  5. 5.The Korea Herald
  6. 6.Le Monde
  7. 7.The Times of India
  8. 8.Daily Sabah
  9. 9.The New York Times
  10. 10.ABC News
  11. 11.Associated Press
  12. 12.Guardian

perspectives

  1. 1.Natural Disasters
  2. 2.Landslide

countries

  1. 1.AustriaAT
  2. 2.AustraliaAU
  3. 3.SwitzerlandCH
  4. 4.ChinaCN
  5. 5.United KingdomGB
  6. 6.IndonesiaID
  7. 7.ItalyIT
  8. 8.JapanJP
  9. 9.Papua New GuineaPG
  10. 10.United StatesUS

organizations

  1. 1.Department of Works and Highways
  2. 2.CARE International
  3. 3.PNG Defense Force
  4. 4.International Federation of Red Cross Red CrescentCH
  5. 5.CARE Australia
  6. 6.UN International Organization for Migration
  7. 7.United Nations
  8. 8.Barrick Gold Corporation
  9. 9.Community Development Association
  10. 10.Enga Provincial
  11. 11.Porgera Women in Business Association
  12. 12.Australian High Commission

persons

  1. 1.James MarapePG
  2. 2.Serhan Aktoprak
  3. 3.Elizabeth Laruman
  4. 4.Ninga Role
  5. 5.Peter IpatasPG
  6. 6.Aimos Akem
  7. 7.Anthony AlbaneseAU
  8. 8.Joe BidenUS
  9. 9.Mark Ipuia
  10. 10.Penny WongAU
  11. 11.Rebecca Kuku
  12. 12.Vincent Pyati

technicals

  1. 1.Pacific Ocean
  2. 2.Mount Mungalo
  3. 3.Porgera Gold Mine
  4. 4.Highlands Highway
  5. 5.Pacific Ring Of Fire