Article 5H3J5 Two women tortured in latest sorcery-related attack in Papua New Guinea

Two women tortured in latest sorcery-related attack in Papua New Guinea

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Lyanne Togiba in Port Moresby
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Police have condemned the brutal attack on the women accused of witchcraft in the capital of Port Moresby

Two women have been brutally attacked in Port Moresby by up to 20 men after being accused of witchcraft, in the latest instance of sorcery-related violence in Papua New Guinea.

The women were tortured and burnt with hot irons for hours on Sunday in a settlement at 5 Mile in the capital.

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