Papua New Guinea Authorities Warn of High Risk of More Landslides
- Papua New Guinea authorities are ending the search for landslide victims with unclear death toll.
- Experts warn of a high risk of more landslides at the disaster site in Papua New Guinea.
- The number of victims may have been lower than previously thought in the tragic event.
A landslide hit a remote community in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province. Search and rescue operations are ending as experts warn of more landslides. The disaster may not have been as bad as first thought. The government will stop searching for bodies due to health risks and unstable soil. The missing will be declared as such, and the site will become a mass burial ground. Two days after the landslide, the United Nations estimated around 670 people died. An online campaign is raising awareness about Indigenous tribes fighting palm oil companies in Indonesia. The tribes are battling in court to protect their land from being cleared for plantations. The support for the tribes is growing online, with many sharing their cause. Papua New Guinea authorities warn of more landslides at the disaster site. An internal report advises evacuating the area due to risks of further landslides. Recovery efforts could trigger more disasters, so experts suggest relocating villagers is necessary. Only nine bodies have been found, and relief efforts are challenging due to the remote location and damaged roads. In summary, a landslide struck a community in Papua New Guinea, prompting search and rescue operations to end. An online campaign supports Indigenous tribes fighting palm oil companies. Authorities warn of more landslides at the disaster site, urging evacuation and relocation of villagers. Recovery efforts are hindered by the remote location and damaged roads.