Papua New Guinea Landslide Buries Over 2,000
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A landslide in Papua New Guinea's Enga province has reportedly buried over 2,000 people, significantly higher than the U.N.'s estimate of 670. The government has formally requested international assistance. The disaster has caused major destruction, including burying a key highway, complicating rescue efforts. The exact number of casualties remains uncertain due to challenging conditions and lack of reliable data.
Topics:world#casualties#international-aid#landslide#natural-disaster#papua-new-guinea#rescue-efforts
- PNG landslide: More than 2,000 killed, government says The Associated Press
- As many as 2,000 people feared buried under Papua New Guinea landslide CNN
- More than 2,000 buried alive in Papua New Guinea landslide, government says CBS News
- Papua New Guinea disaster agency tells UN 2,000 people are buried after landslide The Guardian
- Papua New Guinea Landslide Buries Village The New York Times
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