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Papua New Guineans demand action against sorcery violence

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A nationwide survey found 90% of respondents confirm sorcery accusation-related violence happens in their community. Hundreds are killed, tortured, and displaced annually. 95% demand government action.

SourcesArchdiocese of Port MoresbyArchdiocese of Mount HagenDiocese of KundiawaDiocese of LaeDiocese of KeremaDiocese of KaviengDiocese of KimbeDiocese of Bereina

11 sources Aug 11, 2026

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  1. Aug 10, 6:39 PM Archdiocese of Port Moresby PNG Says Enough to Sorcery Violence: 95% Demand Government Action
  2. Aug 10, 6:39 PM Archdiocese of Mount Hagen PNG Says Enough to Sorcery Violence: 95% Demand Government Action
  3. Aug 10, 6:39 PM Diocese of Kundiawa PNG Says Enough to Sorcery Violence: 95% Demand Government Action
  4. Aug 10, 6:39 PM Diocese of Lae PNG Says Enough to Sorcery Violence: 95% Demand Government Action
  5. Aug 10, 6:39 PM Diocese of Kerema PNG Says Enough to Sorcery Violence: 95% Demand Government Action
  6. Aug 10, 6:39 PM Diocese of Kavieng PNG Says Enough to Sorcery Violence: 95% Demand Government Action
  7. Aug 10, 6:39 PM Diocese of Kimbe PNG Says Enough to Sorcery Violence: 95% Demand Government Action
  8. Aug 10, 6:39 PM Diocese of Bereina PNG Says Enough to Sorcery Violence: 95% Demand Government Action
  9. Aug 10, 6:39 PM Diocese of Bougainville PNG Says Enough to Sorcery Violence: 95% Demand Government Action
  10. Aug 10, 6:39 PM Diocese of Goroka PNG Says Enough to Sorcery Violence: 95% Demand Government Action
  11. Aug 10, 6:39 PM Archdiocese of Honiara PNG Says Enough to Sorcery Violence: 95% Demand Government Action

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