PNG hit by military mutiny
A rebel commander said yesterday that he had seized control of the military in Papua New Guinea, exacerbating the political instability in the country.
The unrest in the military comes amid controversy in Papua New Guinea over who the rightful prime minister is.
The dramatic move appeared to be connected with a power struggle between Somare, who was ousted as prime minister last year, and current premier Peter O'Neill over leadership of the resource-rich but impoverished country.
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