A Local Approach to Papua New Guinea’s ‘Wildfires’ of Violence

October 04, 2023 01:28:43
A Local Approach to Papua New Guinea’s ‘Wildfires’ of Violence
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A Local Approach to Papua New Guinea’s ‘Wildfires’ of Violence

Oct 04 2023 | 01:28:43

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Show Notes

On October 3, USIP hosted a conversation on tribal fighting and sorcery accusation-related violence. The discussion examined how this violence manifests in Papua New Guinea, explored approaches for putting out these “wildfires,” and considered how international partners can assist homegrown efforts.

Speakers

Dr. Gordon Peakemoderator
Senior Advisor, Pacific Islands, U.S. Institute of Peace

Dr. Elizabeth Kopel 
Senior Research Fellow, National Research Institute

Mr. William Kipongi
Research Officer, National Research Institute

Dr. Paige West
Claire Tow Professor of Anthropology, Barnard College, Columbia University

 

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/local-approach-papua-new-guineas-wildfires-violence

 

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