UN supports Papua New Guinea following deadly landslide

The United Nations continues to assist authorities in Papua New Guinea (PNG) with search and rescue efforts four days after the massive landslide in Enga province, where some 2,000 people are feared dead and accessing survivors remains a challenge.  https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/05/1150291
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UN supports Papua New Guinea following deadly landslide
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