The fighting among illegal miners started days ago and is continuing in the Porgera Valley, a U.N. official said Monday.
Rod McGuirk / APMELBOURNE, Australia — Violence among illegal miners in Papua New Guinea has left between 20 and 50 people dead, a United Nations official said Monday.landslide in May
“We have confirmed that at least 20 people have been killed, but as per the last news that I have, it’s likely up to 50 people,” Bagossy told The Associated Press. “The fighting is continuing.” “The deteriorating situation has been caused by illegal miners and illegal settlers who are victimizing traditional landowners and using violence to terrorize local communities,” Manning said in a statement.
“I am incredibly saddened by these devastating events and sincerely hope that the government will soon restore peace to the valley,” McTiernan added.“This situation is dire. We have witnessed innocent lives being claimed and properties destroyed within days. The current situation can't continue," Ipatas said in a statement.
The United Nations conservatively estimated 670 villagers had died, while the Papua New Guinea government said more than 2,000 people had been buried.
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