The Member of Parliament for Sinesine Yongomugl, Kerenga Kua, has pledged to fully support PNG Tribal Foundation to address sorcery violence in his home district, in Simbu this year.

Mr. Kua has pledged that he will support the fight addressing sorcery accusation related violence (SARV) in Sinesine Yongomugl district.

Mr. Kua made a visit to the Tribal Foundation office and had discussions with Tribal Foundation President GT Bustin on forging a partnership between the district office and the Foundation in an effort to strengthen the work on addressing sorcery accusation related violence (SARV) and unreported increasing violence of women and children in the communities in Sine Sine Yongomugl.

“You have my full support, so keep working for the good of the people and the country,” Kua said.

“At political level tougher penalties approach is needed to address the issue embedded into our homes and the government must revisit the criminal laws to prosecute people causing violence and disorder in our communities,” he said.

GT Bustin highlighted that it is a good partnership and Tribal foundation looks forward to strengthening their partnership to address SARV in Sinesine Yongomugl and across the country.

“Our team appreciated learning from a leader with experience from the local realities to national policy shaped by his service as a former Attorney General and someone who understands the issues at every level.”

At the moment, over 180 displaced SARV victims continue to receive care and support from the PNG Tribal Foundation in Sinesine Yongomugl district in Simbu Province.

President GT Bustin confirmed the district has four active sorcery accusation related violence (SARV) cases whilst 186 victims are under the support of Tribal Foundation while their cases are under police investigations and court.

Tribal Foundation supports the victims through supply of bulk food, including kitchen utensils and beddings to families who are taking refuge while fighting for justice.