Chaos in the streets of Port Moresby after ‘technical glitch’ hits public servants’ pay | ABC News

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ABC News (Australia) published this video item, entitled “Chaos in the streets of Port Moresby after ‘technical glitch’ hits public servants’ pay | ABC News” – below is their description.

Shops and businesses in Port Moresby have been set alight, while hundreds have taken to the street and are looting. What began as a peaceful demonstration at parliament house by police, defence and other public servants regarding a payroll issue escalated into a dramatic security situation.

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