Papua New Guinea PM to face no confidence motion in parliament after deadly riots

Papua New Guinea's opposition party has lodged a motion of no confidence in Prime Minister James Marape following deadly riots in January during a police strike. Marape expressed confidence in defeating the motion. The largest Pacific Island nation has signed a defence cooperation agreement with the United States and is being courted by China for security ties.

Feb 13, 2024 - 07:00
Papua New Guinea PM to face no confidence motion in parliament after deadly riots
Papua New Guinea's opposition party has lodged a motion of no confidence in Prime Minister James Marape following deadly riots in January during a police strike. Marape expressed confidence in defeating the motion. The largest Pacific Island nation has signed a defence cooperation agreement with the United States and is being courted by China for security ties.