Papua New Guinea
BACKGROUND The Aiya Local Level Government (LLG) in Papua New Guinea’s Southern Highlands province is characterized by its mountainous terrain. The region's geography features creeks that form streams, with the most arable land located along riverbanks. Most…
Papua New Guinea
The Aiya Local Level Government (LLG) in Papua New Guinea’s Southern Highlands province is characterized by its mountainous terrain. The region's geography features creeks that form streams, with the most arable land located along riverbanks. Most…
Papua New Guinea
Overview BACKGROUND Western Province is a coastal province in southwestern Papua New Guinea, bordering the Indonesian provinces of Highland Papua and South Papua. The provincial capital is Daru. The largest town in the province is Tabubil. Other major…
Papua New Guinea
On 24 March 2024, East Sepik province in Papua New Guinea, experienced an earthquake and preceding flooding which affected an estimated 11,269 individuals from 2,204 households and as well, left an estimated 2,436 individuals from 523…
Papua New Guinea
On 24 May 2024, a massive landslide engulfed villages in Yambali Ward, Maip Mulitaka Local Level Government of Lagaip-Porgera District, Enga Province of Papua New Guinea. The landslide caused extensive damage to many lives, homes and…
Papua New Guinea
A massive landslide occurred on the 24 May of 2024 at 3:00 AM local time in the southeastern area of Maip Muritaka Rural Local Level Government (LLG, Admin 3) in the Highlands´ Enga Province. The disaster…
Papua New Guinea
Enga province in Papua New Guinea continues to grapple with heightened tensions stemming from recurring tribal conflicts. These conflicts have led to extensive damage to various essential infrastructure, including shelters, schools, churches, and healthcare facilities, particularly…
Papua New Guinea
Mount Bagana Volcano Eruption BACKGROUND IOM continues to work in partnership with the National Disaster Centre and Bougainville Office for Disaster and Climate Change to assess and assist communities affected by Mt. Bagana volcano eruption. IOM, at the…
Papua New Guinea
Mount Bagana Volcanic Activity BACKGROUND On 7 July 2023, Mt. Bagana located in Torokina district in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ARoB) in Papua New Guinea, experienced a moderate volcanic eruption that caused significant ashfall. The affected and…
Papua New Guinea
INTRODUCTION Since July 2022, Papua New Guinea's Highlands region has been witnessing multiple incidents of electionrelated violence, causing a slew of negative consequences, including loss of human lives, destruction of property and population displacement. In this context, women…
