A ceasefire has been reached between the Kesan and Kalakos clans in Papua New Guinea’s Lagaip District following police intervention. Local authorities successfully restrained both factions, preventing further violence. As a condition of the ceasefire, clan members have been ordered not to cross the Waibare Bridge near Laiagam government station. This action aims to de-escalate tensions and facilitate ongoing peace talks. The agreement includes a vow from both clans to refrain from using firearms. The development offers a potential turning point in the long-running tribal dispute. Details surrounding the cause of the initial conflict were not provided in the report.