Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Gun culture's toll on Papua New Guinea

According to US state department, Papua New Guinea has one of world's highest violent crime rates.The authorities say up to 75 per cent of criminal deaths unreported and real homicide rate is likely much higher.In the highlands of Papua New Guinea, guns have become a part of life. Since guns were added to more traditional weapons on tribal wars, the toll risen dramatically. From time to time, the police offer amnesties to try to get weapons off the streets. But the toll of gun like M16 is often very high, so that gun is likely to be recirculated because somebody is prepared to pay a phenomenal price for it.

from Al Jazeera. Published: JULY 23, 2007

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