But an AusAID funded program in Papua New Guinea's Highlands is enjoying success combating the difficult problem of tribal fighting. The program is being led by a former Queensland detective who's ...

She lives in Hela Province in PNG's Highlands ... with spears, stone axes and bows and arrows." But in the 2000s, an influx of guns and a decline in respect for leaders saw an increase in casualties.

An eruption of tribal violence in PNG that resulted in dozens being killed has prompted Prime Minister James Marape to give the army extra powers. PNG Prime Minister James Marape urged highland ...