MPs resign from government and call on PM to step down National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop has referred to Wednesday's unrest as a sad and sombre day. "Your government will look into some relief measures to help business after the losses they suffered." "I want to offer some apologies to businesses that were lost, it was not your doing but in the hands of civil disorder," Mr Marape said. Meanwhile, local business owners are taking stock of the damage, with some facing extraordinary repair bills. The National Security Advisory Committee met on Thursday to present recommendations to the country's National Security Council on what actions to take going forward.Īfter the meeting, the PM delivered another press conference confirming defence personnel would be on standby, "wherever necessary to contain any situations that may arise going forward into the future". "Yesterday did happen, we acknowledge, we look into how we can correct, we look into how we will bring responsible people to face the full arm of the law." He "encouraged all our citizens to step up and give respect to your country". ![]() ![]() The prime minister said economic times were tough and "such lawlessness does not help". " situation report as of this morning shows tension in the city has subsided," Mr Marape said. One hundred and eighty additional police are flying into Port Moresby on Thursday as police and defence try and regain control.
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