Papua New Guinea: More than 50 dead in tribal clashes. The police assume an ambush.
The incident is believed to be related to a conflict between members of the Sikin and Kaekin tribes. The region had already hit the headlines in August 2023 due to an outbreak of violence. At that time, according to estimates, up to 150 people were killed and the region was sealed off. In the highlands of Papua New Guinea, feuding clans have been fighting each other for centuries. However, access to automated weapons has increased the death toll.