July 22 (UPI) --The United Nations on Thursday condemned political violence in Papua New Guinea "unequivocally" and called for an "immediate cessation" of the election-related violence.

A locals gather amid the damage after a landslide in Maip Mulitaka, Enga province, Papua New Guinea May 24, 2024 in this obtained image. Emmanuel Eralia via REUTERS 27 May 2024 09:28AM (Updated ...

The United States and Papua New Guinea have signed a new bilateral defense cooperation agreement – a move that has sparked controversy in the Pacific Island nation and comes as Washington and ...