Scenariji iz noćne more: glavni grad Papue gori dok policija štrajka. Posvuda haraju pljačkaši, ima i poginulih
'Vidjeli smo neviđenu razinu sukoba u našem gradu', rekao je guverner
Kaos je zahvatio Port Moresby, glavni grad Papue Nove Gvineje. Guverner Powes Parkop u emisiji na lokalnoj radijskoj postaji FM100 izjavio je kako stvari izmiču kontroli nakon što je policija stupila u štrajk zbog plaća.
Tvrdi kako su brojne trgovine zapaljene, da “oportunisti” pljačkaju imovinu te da ima ubijenih. “Vidjeli smo neviđenu razinu sukoba u našem gradu, nešto što se nikada prije nije dogodilo u povijesti našeg grada i naše zemlje”, rekao je.
Live from the FM100 Studio, Port Moresby. NCD Governor, Hon. Powes Parkop, addresses the citizens and the country
Posted by FM100 Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Okupljeni blokirali put vatrogascima
David Manning, šef tamošnje policije, rekao je kako su iz drugih regija u Port Moresby premještene dodatne policijske snage. Policija u toj pacifičkoj državi se od prošle godine bori s rastom broja nasilnih zločina, piše Reuters.
Brojni mediji su objavili snimke požara skladišta u gradskoj četvrti Gerehu, a list Post Courier izvijestio je da su okupljeni vatrogascima blokirali put dok su pokušavali obavljati svoj posao. Kako navodi isti list, izgorjela je i stražarska kućica.
BREAKING: Shoppers and employees of various shops at Gerehu got injured during the looting were brought to Gerehu General Hospital and transferred to POM gen.The Adjacent burning buildings well engulf the police station soon and the hospital facilities.CEO NCDPHA Dr. Yennie said they have evacuated all critically ill patients out now."I urgently need fire trucks at Gerehu Hospital now," he said. Fire risks assessment is very dangerous to staff safety and may not allow staffs to attend to anymore emergencies.More updates to follow…
Posted by Post Courier on Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Anyone know what's going on in #PapuaNewGuinea right now? Been receiving videos of looting and general chaos. #png #looting #chaos pic.twitter.com/ZEULZRhtSN
— Timothee Grassin (@timgrassin) January 10, 2024
So many people are rioting on the streets of Port Moresby tonight. This video is from Gerehu in the north of POM, with the warehouse of a major retailer burning down. Paramedics say they're aware of many patients with severe burns and gunshot wounds. Video: Leo Manuai pic.twitter.com/wFrqBVgeEC
— Tim Swanston (@Tim_Swanston) January 10, 2024