Papua New Guinea PM quits


Reports say Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has handed power to veteran politician Julius Chan. – EPA pic, May 26, 2019.

PAUA New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill resigned today, media reports said, following a string of high-profile political defections that threatened his leadership.

O’Neill, who had been in power since 2011, handed over the reins to Julius Chan, who has twice been prime minister, PNG broadcaster EMTV reported.  – AFP, May 26, 2019.

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