Monthly Archives: August 2008

Civil discontent growing over alleged PNG corruption

Posted on August 10, 2008 by Dorothy Tekwie

By PNG correspondent Steve Marshall Posted Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:00pm AEST A Papua New Guinea corruption watchdog has warned that civil discontent over alleged government corruption is growing. The group say there could be a violent public backlash because … Continue reading →

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Why should white people have culture?

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Andrew Moutu

“IF THESE WHITE PEOPLE HAVE A CULTURE, THEY WILL UNDERSTAND OURS”. These are the words of a strong willed and deeply courageous Motuan girl called Gabi who hails (most likely) from Poreporena village which was once located at the base … Continue reading →

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The lawyer’s briefcase and the robber’s gun: a tale of justice

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Andrew Moutu

TWO SYSTEMS OF LAW is a phrase that carries a familiar ring of echoes. This catch phrase points to the perception of a particular kind of negative discrimination that privileges some people over others when matters of law, justice and … Continue reading →

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Indonesian incursions: accident or design?

Posted on August 3, 2008 by Andrew Moutu

INDONESIAN MILITARY PERSONNEL have been giving themselves an undeserved freedom and authority to walk through the border between PNG and West Papua over the last several months.  Papua New Guinea villagers who live in the border areas have reported that there have been frequent … Continue reading →

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