Why Papua New Guinea declared state of emergency: All you need to know

[Collection]Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, James Marape, announced a state of emergency on Thursday, following a devastating outbreak of rioting that led to the tragic loss of 16 lives. The chaos unfolded in the Pacific island nation after a police and public sector protest over a pay dispute escalated into violent confrontations. ​The turmoil began with a protest against a pay cut, which officials attributed to an "administrative glitch."