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Massive Landslide on May 24 Buries Over 2,000 in Papua New Guinea; Government Seeks UN Help

May 27, 2024, 07:03 AM

A massive landslide struck a remote region in northern Papua New Guinea on Friday, May 24, burying more than 2,000 people. The Papua New Guinea National Disaster Center confirmed the disaster, and the government has formally requested international assistance from the UN. Rescuers are braving dangerous conditions in a desperate effort to find survivors. The landslide has devastated a village and a work camp in the country's remote northern highlands.