Papua New Guinea is to declare a state of emergency in Southern Highlands province after supporters of losing candidates in the regional election went on a rampage in Mendi.
During yesterday’s unrest a commercial plane was destroyed, and the local courthouse and the residence of the provincial governor William Powi were burnt.
Local authorities say no one was injured when an Air Niugini aircraft was set on fire and destroyed on the airstrip at Mendi airport.
The situation in the town is tense with the provincial capital having gone into lockdown overnight.
[Source: Radio NZ]
