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Pacific news in brief for 13 May

Pacific news in brief for 13 May


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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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