At Least 53 Killed in Tribal Fighting in Papua New Guinea

BY A STAFF REPORTER: At least 53 people have been killed in tribal fighting in Papua New Guinea's northern mountainous region, local police said on Monday. The men were reportedly killed in an ambush in Nga province.

According to sources, Sunday's violence is linked to the fight between the two tribes.

Security is a major issue in Papua New Guinea, with at least 16 people killed in riots last month.