This handout picture released by the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary on February 19, 2024 shows officials patrolling near the town of Wabag, 600 kilometres northwest of the capital Port Moresby. Photo: AFP PHOTO / ROYAL PAPAU NEW GUINEA CONSTABULARY
The Enga province provincial administrator in Papua New Guinea says people in authority like National politicians and even church pastors are supplying guns and ammunition to carry out violence.
Sandis Tsaka's brother was killed in tribal conflict about a fortnight ago, he asked his clan not to retaliate.
He told RNZ Pacific's Caleb Fotheringham there's been ongoing tribal feuds in the Kompiam-Ambun electorate in Enga since the 2022 elections.