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How many tribes will be confirmed to have been involved in the clashes near the Porgera gold mine by the end of 2024?
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Reports from Papua New Guinea police or United Nations
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Tribal Shootouts Near Papua New Guinea Gold Mine Leave 30 Dead
Sep 16, 2024, 07:56 AM
Violent tribal clashes near the Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea have resulted in the deaths of at least 30 people, according to police reports. The violence, involving hundreds of tribal warriors in shootouts, has prompted security forces to be granted emergency powers to quell the unrest. The United Nations has reported that between 20 and 50 people may have been killed in the conflict, which centers around disputes among illegal miners in the highlands. The Porgera gold mine is operated by Barrick Gold, a Canadian company. The clashes occurred as the nation marks its independence.
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