UPNG student boycott

UN calls for independent inquiry into students’ shooting

In a statement, the UN said: “We are deeply concerned about the unrest in Papua New Guinea, and particularly the events of Wednesday, June 8, when police opened fire at student protestors who were preparing to march to Parliament in Port Moresby, injuring a number of students, some of whom remain hospitalised.

“We are aware that the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary’s Commissioner has announced an inquiry into the incident.