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Papua New Guinea is a country with high crime rates, particularly in Port Moresby, where street gangs engage in robbery and extortion. The country faces challenges like stark wealth disparities, civil unrest, and the prevalence of witchcraft, making it an expensive and dangerous destination for travelers.

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  • Street crime in Papua New Guinea, particularly in Port Moresby, is fueled by urbanization and high unemployment rates, leading to powerful street gangs engaging in robbery, extortion, and even attacking the police, with public support due to police violence towards detainees.
  • Papua New Guinea's diverse population, with various tribes exhibiting different behaviors, necessitates careful planning for travelers due to high crime rates, expensive prices, and prevalent witchcraft, highlighting challenges with corruption, electoral fraud, and attacks on journalists and activists fueled by mineral wealth benefiting officials rather than the population.

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Recent questions

  • Is Papua New Guinea a safe travel destination?

    No, due to high crime rates and expensive prices.

  • What is the population of Port Moresby?

    Around 1,000,000.

  • What led to the emergence of street crime in Papua New Guinea?

    Urbanization and high unemployment rates.

  • What is the current status of Bougainville's push for independence?

    Awaiting government approval after a 98% vote for independence.

  • What are the key challenges faced by Papua New Guinea?

    High crime rates, expensive living costs, and corruption.

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Summary

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"Perilous Papua: Crime, Poverty, and Independence"

  • Papua New Guinea is a country with a dangerous reputation, particularly its capital, Port Moresby, known for high crime rates.
  • The country is expensive, with travel agencies charging $1500 for two and a half days, refusing to escort to dangerous areas.
  • Port Moresby has a population of around 1,000,000, with Papua New Guinea having a total population of 11,000,000.
  • The emergence of street crime, known as "Raskol," began in the late 1960s due to urbanization and high unemployment rates.
  • Street gangs in Papua New Guinea are powerful, engaging in crimes like robbery, extortion, and even attacking the police.
  • The police force in Papua New Guinea is criticized for violence towards detainees, leading to public support for street gangs.
  • The country has a stark contrast between rich and poor, with some living in poverty while others can afford services like $100 per night with a prostitute.
  • The civil war in Papua New Guinea, particularly on the Island of Bougainville, led to a push for independence and a subsequent referendum.
  • The referendum on Bougainville's independence saw 98% of residents voting for independence, awaiting government approval.
  • China's plans to reopen the Panguna mine in Papua New Guinea may bring more attention to the country in the future.

16:58

"Papua New Guinea: Unique Daily Life"

  • Public space below without water, with benches and tables for relaxation during rain
  • Timid dogs present, not barking or approaching humans
  • Wealthy house with a non-functional shop on the ground floor, selling second-hand clothes
  • Youngsters playing volleyball, potentially future Olympic champions
  • Different greetings at 11 am, contrasting with Australian lunchtime
  • Use of stove as chargrill, with kettle and frying pan on fittings for cooking
  • Tires used for chicken, hens sitting on eggs, and cases of cannibalism in Papua New Guinea
  • Betel nut market, a lucrative fruit mixed with mustard seeds and lime powder for a narcotic effect
  • Half the population earning illegal income by selling food at the market
  • VIP toilet in a mall for successful individuals, with bamboo, aroma oils, and plants
  • Financial issues in Papua New Guinea due to failed international summit, leading to Chinese financial control and expansion
  • Competition between Chinese and Americans in Papua New Guinea, with locals benefiting from investments
  • Private minibuses as main public transport, similar to Makhachkala, with owner drivers
  • Papuan village houses on piles, with garbage disposal in mango thickets and water, and Christian burial traditions
  • Sewer system merging into a river, used for playing and washing, with driver warning about potential security risks

34:21

Diverse tribes, high crime, witchcraft in PNG.

  • Papua New Guinea is a diverse country with various tribes, each exhibiting different behaviors. Good and positive people are preferred, as some tribes can be aggressive and prone to theft, necessitating precautions like negotiations and guards.
  • Traveling in Papua New Guinea requires careful planning due to high crime rates and expensive prices, with local guides costing around 200 dollars per day, while more comprehensive services can reach up to 500 dollars per day.
  • Witchcraft is prevalent in Papua New Guinea, with a history of witch hunts and violent incidents, highlighting the country's challenges with corruption, as mineral wealth often benefits officials rather than the population, leading to issues like electoral fraud and attacks on journalists and activists.
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