Finschhafen MP and Alternative Prime Minister Nominee Rainbo Paita has expressed his disappointment with Prime Minister James Marape’s response to the increasing violence in Papua New Guinea.
Paita criticized Marape for only condemning certain incidents, such as the recent killing of a Chinese national in Wau, Morobe Province, while ignoring others.
“While I also expressed my deepest sympathy over the tragic incident in Wau, I must remind the PM that his condemnation must also apply to ALL acts of violence and terror spreading across the country and take decisive action.”
He highlighted the lack of response from Marape to the massacre in Angoram, East Sepik, where thugs killed over 20 people with bush knives and homemade weapons.
Paita emphasized that the PM has shown no outrage or plan to address such atrocities.
Paita noted the daily reports of brutal violence across the country, including in Enga and Hela provinces, and the disturbing trend of these killings being recorded and shared on social media.
He urged Marape to take the law-and-order crisis seriously and ensure the safety of citizens and foreign nationals.
“The PM must stop treating domestic massacres, slaughters, and torture like it’s normal.”