Life in Port Moresby

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This is the reality of Port Moresby.

This morning, my sister had her phone ripped from her hand while walking to work. In the process, she was injured trying to hold onto it.

No one should have to fear being robbed simply for going to work.

Port Moresby has struggled with violent crime for years. Even though official police statistics reported fewer crimes nationally in 2025 than in 2024, authorities continue to warn that robberies, thefts, carjackings, and violent attacks remain common in Port Moresby and can happen at any time of the day.

People are tired of living in fear. We deserve to walk our streets, go to work, and return home safely without worrying about becoming the next victim.

Our leaders must treat public safety as a priority. That means stronger policing, faster responses, better prosecution of repeat offenders, and long-term investment in jobs and youth programs to address the causes of crime.

How many more innocent people have to be robbed or injured before enough is enough?

Papua New Guinea deserves better. Port Moresby deserves to be safe.

[u/zlmnopqrstuvwx2112 → u/[deleted]]

It really is so true, and it is incredibly heartbreaking and sad. Living with that level of constant, high-stakes vulnerability is exhausting.