Papua New Guinea's Police Minister, Bire Kimisopa, says the students responsible for torching several vehicles during a clash at the University of PNG should face charges eventually.
A clash between the university and students remains unresolved after a day of high-level talks at the university between the administration and students, and with government ministers yesterday.
This follows a rampage by up to 300 students on Monday who lost patience while waiting to speak to the University Vice-Chancellor Professor Leslie Eastcott, and torched the university-owned vehicles.
The students are angry about a tough grading system and numerous other issues.
Students have presented a petition to MPs and the issue has been debated in parliament today.
Mr Kimisopa says it's a university problem involving a very stringent grading process that has seen some students "thrown out" and required to upgrade their marks before they can re-enter.
Mr Kimisopa says the university, government and police are working together and tensions on campus are almost over.
"The police are quite experienced in dealing with the university here in Port Moresby. I think they're working with the University Council and allowing tensions to cool off and then as time progresses, I mean those people who are responsible and torching motor vehicles should be brought to justice."
Police turned down a request by the students to march to parliament yesterday.
