University challenge
As student protests spread, a defiant prime minister digs in
CORRUPTION scandals are a familiar story in Papua New Guinea (PNG), a remote, mountainous country of 7.7m with an economy that depends on mineral resources and logging. One led to the suspension of the previous prime minister. Another threatens the current one, Peter O’Neill. On June 8th police opened fire on unarmed University of Papua New Guinea students protesting against Mr O’Neill’s refusal to present himself for questioning on corruption charges. Dozens were injured, though none were killed.
This article appeared in the Asia section of the print edition under the headline “University challenge”
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