Papua New Guinea Landslide Kills Over 670, UN Reports
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The UN migration agency has increased the estimated death toll from a landslide in Papua New Guinea to over 670, with more than 150 homes buried. Emergency responders have given up hope of finding survivors, and around 1,250 people have been left homeless. The rescue efforts are complicated by unstable ground and ongoing tribal warfare. The national government is considering requesting more international aid, with the U.S. and Australia ready to assist.
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