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Pacific news in brief for 13 May

A round-up of news from around the region, including calls for compulsory MÄ?ori language education alongside English in the Cook Islands.

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Pacific news in brief for 13 May

A round-up of news from around the region, including calls for compulsory MÄ?ori language education alongside English in the Cook Islands.
On 13 May, several significant events were reported across the Pacific. In Papua New Guinea, a state of emergency was declared in the capital, Port Moresby, following riots sparked by a police strike over pay, leading to widespread looting and at least 15 deaths. In Fiji, the government announced plans to establish a new university focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to boost the nation's technological advancement. Meanwhile, in the Solomon Islands, the government signed a new security pact with China, raising concerns among Western nations about increasing Chinese influence in the region. Additionally, Vanuatu's parliament passed a motion of no confidence against the prime minister, leading to political instability in the country.

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