7 May 2021

Papua New Guinea faces accusations of sorcery

From Pacific Waves

As Papua New Guinea continues its battle against Covid-19 there are concerns it is sparking more accusations of sorcery.

PNG has had more than 11,000 confirmed positive cases and 121 confirmed deaths, though experts on the ground have indicated the real figures are much worse.

There are also concerns that many health personnel are refusing the vaccine.

Don Wiseman has more.

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Highlands women attend a funeral for a victim of a sorcery accusation-related attack

Highlands women attend a funeral for a victim of a sorcery accusation-related attack Photo: Supplied

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