At least 55 dead in PNG tribal ambush

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At least 55 people have died in an ambush in Papua New Guinea's remote Highlands region.

The victims were shot dead in the Enga Province during a dispute between two tribes, a national police force spokesman told the BBC.

Police are at the scene but are yet to determine the "full information" of the event, he said.

The Highlands area has long struggled with violence, but these killings are believed to be the worst in years.

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