Papua New Guinea: Foreign national killed during armed robbery in Port Moresby June 6

Event

Police are investigating the murder of a Chinese national in Port Moresby as of June 9. According to belated reports, assailants shot and killed the individual during an armed robbery at her store in Hohola District on June 6. The suspects remain at large.

Context

The threat of crime is high across Papua New Guinea, and criminals can target foreign nationals. This incident follows the recent murder of a South Korean national, also during an armed robbery, along Garden Hills Drive in Port Moresby May 26. Police have stated that two Asian nationals and several other locals have been murdered in robberies and criminal activities within a month. These incidents highlight the elevated risk of violent crime targeted at foreigners, possibly due to perceived relative wealth. Additionally, ineffective policing and high unemployment rates further contribute to the existing security concerns within the country.