A devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea has buried more than 2,000 people, prompting the government to seek international assistance. The disaster struck a remote hillside village, with the United Nations highlighting the challenging conditions that have complicated rescue efforts. Local authorities and the national disaster center are struggling to reach the affected area due to the treacherous terrain, which has significantly increased the risk and difficulty of delivering aid. The scale of the tragedy, with the death toll significantly higher than initial estimates, has shocked the international community and underscored the urgent need for support in the rescue and recovery operations.
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Do you think wealthier countries have a moral obligation to help when disasters strike less affluent nations?
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No, while it is not a negative if resources are available to support them, there should not be an obligation.
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More Than 2k Buried Alive in Papua New Guinea Landslide, Say Local Authorities
SYDNEY (Reuters) - More than 2,000 people were buried alive by a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea last week, the national disaster centre said on Monday 27 May 2024, as treacherous terrain and the difficulty of getting aid to the site raises the risk ...
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