Thursday, January 26, 2012

Military Coup Fails In Papua New Guinea



Papua New Guinea Military Coup Fails -- The Guardian

Government troops regain control of army barracks and top military commander is released but peace remains fragile.

A military coup has been averted in Papua New Guinea after government troops regained control of an army barracks, the country's prime minister said.

Analysts warned, however, that peace may not last long, as the failed mutiny risks escalating political tensions in the lead-up to general elections this year.

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More News On The Failed Military Coup In Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea PM Says Military Mutiny is Over -- Voice of America
PNG military mutiny is over, says prime minister -- Reuters
Papua New Guinea mutiny ended and 'dealt with' -- The Telegraph
Papua New Guinea soldiers' mutiny stopped - Peter O'Neill -- BBC
Papua New Guinea Premier Rejects Mutineers' Demand -- ABC News/AP
Soldiers oust PNG defence chief amid power struggle -- BBC
Prime minister refuses to step down in Papua New Guinea despite military mutiny -- Washington Post/AP
Rebel soldiers seize military headquarters in Papua New Guinea -- The Telegraph

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