Violence erupted at Paglum Secondary School in Papua New Guinea’s Western Highlands Province on Wednesday, June 10th, prompting condemnation from Acting Minister for Education Kinoka Hotune Feo. The incident included reports of arson, though details regarding the extent of the damage remain unclear. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the unrest and working to assess the full impact on the school and its students. Minister Feo has publicly denounced the violence, emphasizing the importance of a safe learning environment. The incident occurred in the Mul‑Baiyer District and has raised concerns about security at educational institutions in the region. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses, but access to detailed reporting is restricted behind a paywall.