Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency after 16 people killed in riots

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Papua New Guinea’s prime minister has declared a state of emergency, suspending government and police officials, after 16 people were killed in riots in the Pacific island nation. A police and public sector protest on Wednesday over a pay cut that officials blamed on an administrative glitch descended into lawlessness. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Deadly riots wreak havoc on Papua New Guinea’s capital. Watch the latest news and stream for free on 7plus > > Television footage showed thousands of people in the streets of the capital, Port Moresby, with many of them carrying what appeared to be looted merchandise,...