Sorcery
PNG inquiry finds most gender and sorcery-based violence goes unreported
PNG inquiry reveals gender and sorcery based violence is largely unreported. Audio
The disturbing rise of sorcery violence in PNG
A deep-seated belief in sorcery in parts of Papua New Guinea is resulting in more and more gender-based violence. Audio
Research helping explain PNG's persistent sorcery violence
Researchers uncover some of the mysteries around sorcery related violence in PNG. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 30 January 2018
A large vaccination mission planned for Indonesia's Papua province; Domestic violence still a big concern in the Cook Islands; Rivalry between Russia and Georgia makes its way to Nauru; New… Audio
Sorcery attacks fuelled from 'outside' says PNG Police Minister
Papua New Guinea's Police Minister says "outside influence" is believed to be behind the country's surge in sorcery-related attacks. Audio
Papua New Guinea's sorcery problem spirals
Analysis - Two high-profile attacks this month have highlighted how Papua New Guinea's problem with belief in sorcery is spiralling out of control, writes Johnny Blades.
PNG police look into sorcery death that led to attack on judge
Papua New Guinea police are to re-open a sorcery case that led to an attack on the country's chief justice. Enga provincial police comander George Kakas explains to RNZ Pacific the background to the… Audio
Belief in sorcery remains entrenched in PNG culture
A Papua New Guinea NGO says poverty is a prominent factor in ongoing sorcery-related attacks and killings. Government efforts to legislate around the problem are complicated by both an entrenched… Audio
PNG yet to overcome sorcery mindset
Sorcery-related attacks and killings are said to be on the rise in Papua New Guinea but very few cases reach the courts. Under-resourced policing and a lack of evidence remain obstacles. Audio
PNG agencies develop plan to help curb sorcery violence
Plans are being developed in Papua New Guinea to activate the Sorcery National Action Plan. Audio
PNG looks to implement Sorcery National Action Plan
A three day conference in Papua New Guinea this week aims to activate a government plan to overcome sorcery-related violence. Audio
Curbing sorcery-related violence again to the fore in PNG
Papua New Guinea is again looking at what action it can take to overcome sorcery-related violence.
PNG struggles to change sorcery mindset
More reports are emerging from Papua New Guinea of violence against people accused of practicing sorcery. Audio
PNG struggling to stop sorcery-related killings
The Papua New Guinea Catholic church says reports of sorcery-related attacks do not appear to be waning, despite awareness efforts.
PNG sorcery-accused granted asylum in Australia
A Papua New Guinea man has successfully applied for asylum in Australia because he was at risk of persecution for being a perceived sorcerer.