Papua New Guinea Landslide Buries Over 2,000 People
Government seeks international aid as rescue efforts face severe challenges in remote, unstable region.
- The landslide struck Yambali village, burying more than 2,000 people according to government estimates.
- The official death toll is disputed, with U.N. figures placing it at around 670 based on initial assessments.
- Rescue operations are hindered by difficult terrain, ongoing tribal conflicts, and lack of heavy machinery.
- Survivors are divided on the use of heavy equipment, fearing further damage to the bodies of buried relatives.
- The landslide has severely impacted local infrastructure, including burying a major highway under deep debris.






























































