Emergency orders allow for the use of force to protect “critical infrastructure” and residents who are “terrorized and attacked by illegal miners.” More police were included in the article “At least 20 killed in tribal fighting near PNG mine | RNZ News.”
It is not permitted for non-residents to enter Porgera Station. The commissioner declared that the curfew, which is in effect for the Porgera Valley from 6 to 8 a.m., will be strictly enforced.
“We refuse to tolerate such acts of terrorism committed by Porgera Valley spies.”