Pacific

Counter Terrorism Act: Facebook shutdown exposes Trojan horse for authoritarianism in PNG

Legal immunity for security forces, vague use-of-force provisions, spying on citizens all add up to legal overreach.

Australia’s policies toward the Pacific will continue to be primarily driven by China’s resurgence, no matter who is elected.

Guam governor tells U.S. defense secretary that national security cannot happen without human health security.

Analysts say there are indications the Pacific’s largest aid donor is filling some of the void left by USAID.

Human rights advocates and the U.N. say their eviction raises concerns about violations of national law, police misconduct and governance failures.

Analysts say there are indications the Pacific’s largest aid donor is filling some of the void left by USAID.

2025-04-02

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2025-04-01

A man has been sentenced to five years jail after a woman he accused of using witchcraft was raped and murdered by a mob.

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