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Papua New Guinea: protest over medical help leaves two Bomana incarcerated people in critical condition

Two incarcerated people from Bomana Prison are in critical condition while an unconfirmed number of others require urgent medical attention, after being allegedly beaten up by Correctional Services officers.

Source: The National (25/02/2026)