17 Aug 2020

Call for all in PNG to help overcome sanguma accusations

From , 6:02 am on 17 August 2020


Campaigners trying to stop sanguma, or sorcery, related violence in Papua New Guinea say it's everyone's responsibility.

It is estimated up to 200 people die each year as a result of violent attacks in which an accusation of using sanguma is claimed in mitigation.

Members of the Mendi Diocese discuss sorcery-related violence

Members of the Mendi Diocese discuss sorcery-related violence Photo: supplied