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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Papua New Guinea
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The Secretary-General is concerned by reports of violent clashes between students and police in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
He calls for calm and stresses the importance of respect for peaceful protest and freedom of assembly, and a commitment to rule of law, dialogue and non-violence.