CBC Condemns Mendi rampage

 

Press release

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The Catholic Bishops Conference has condemned the people’s actions in the Mendi rampage.

 

This comes after supporters of a losing election candidate went on a rampage resulting in the burning of an Air Niugini aircraft, the local court house, the provincial governor, William Powi’s residence and other buildings in Mendi town.

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Fr Victor Roche, CBC’s General Secretary, in a statement on Sunday 17 June 2018, has called on the government to bring those people, including the leaders to justice.

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“They have not only damaged the public property but also irreparably damaged the image and dignity of our country,” Fr Victor stated.

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He said that the people are not ready for the APEC summit as we have given wrong signals to the APEC participants.

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“We may be ready with roads, buildings, hotels, high powered security and well trained staff, but we, the people, are not ready for such an international meeting,” said Fr Victor.

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“We call upon the government to do a proper investigation on the election process, the results and the judgements in the judiciary.”