Clashes between rival tribes over mining access in Papua New Guinea's Porgera Valley have escalated into deadly violence, leaving dozens dead. The conflict stems from tensions between the Sakar and Piande clans, exacerbated by illegal miners and settlers encroaching on traditional land. Authorities have authorized police to use lethal force to quell the unrest.
Conflict between rival tribes in the Porgera Valley in Papua New Guinea over mining access intensified this weekend, killing dozens of people.The Porgera Valley is home to rich gold deposits, including Barrick Gold 's Porgera gold mine. Tensions between the Sakar and Piande clans escalated after illegal miners and settlers "terrorised" traditional landowners and communities last month, according to the local police.According to the UN, between 20 and 50 people have been killed.
Production at the mine restarted last year following a solution to a four-year mining dispute over the mine's license. In 2020, operations were halted because the government refused to renew Barrick's license and awarded it to a state-owned miner instead.The Porgera area and mine have a legacy of violence. Earlier this year, 26 people – including 16 children – were killed in a series of attacks on villages in the nearby East Sepik province over land disputes.
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