PNG alleges homes burnt by Indonesian soldiers

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Updated July 18, 2008 15:19:50

RANearly 200 Papua New Guinea villagers have been left homeless after Indonesian soldiers allegedly burnt their homes. The incident took place earlier this month in the remote Western Province which borders the Indonesian province of Papua.

Presenter: Firman Nanol
Speakers: PNG Police Commander, Peter Philip; State Enterprises Minister, Authur Somare; PNG's Deputy Prime Minister Doctor, Puka Temu

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