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June 8, 2016

Papua New Guinea: Police Open Fire on Student Protesters
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In Papua New Guinea, police have reportedly opened fire on student
protesters in the capital, Port Moresby. Opposition lawmakers say four
people were killed, but the government has denied the toll. More than 20
people have been wounded. The students were marching to demand the
resignation of Prime Minister Peter O'Neill, who faces a corruption
scandal.


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