Riots and looting in Goroka
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A lot, probably most of the tradestores in PNG are owned and run by Asians. What gets to a lot of the PNG folk is that they also operate little kai-bars and small businesses. “That’s ours to run! “. Well, shit hit the fan and after riots and looting In Moresby, and in Lae, yesterday the unrest hit Kainantu. All shops were looted. And right on schedule it hit Goroka today. Big mob out this morning, just waiting for the first rock to be thrown as a starting sign to go crazy. In West some teargas grenades could not prevent Bintangor getting hit. Shops at the market are ‘done’ already.
Read an article from The National for a bit more background ‘PNG style’. Better written and with a bit more history is the BBC report.
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No one can count on a schedule, or rely on a tight planning. If the rains do not cause landslides, if the road is not held for ransome, it is a bit of fighting. After a few days of turmoil in Wau, all seems to have calmed down a bit. So, Back to work!…reschedule, and full speed ahead to prepare for coffee season!
Oh… in pittoresque Goroka all is quiet, of course! So do not think I am complaining all the time. Nope, au contraire! I’m in a good mood. I think the end of the rainy season is in sight! A beautiful sunny morning today. Perfect morning to take the dogs for a bit of a walk. Talking about dogs: I forgot to tell you we have extended the pack. Two new pups are getting along fine with their new family.
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