The Gangs of Papua New Guinea

Police violently battling murderous gangs. Endemic violence, extreme poverty, obscene wealth and corruption on all levels. Welcome to Port-Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

Last summer, a settling of scores between tribal clans left 32 dead. But that is nothing compared to what’s going on in the city. Here the police wage a merciless war against the Raskols gangs. In 2020, Port Moresby was ranked the 2nd most violent capital city in the world, just behind Caracas, Venezuela.

Women in particular pay a high price for this violence. 80% of men admit to beating their wives regularly. One in two women will be raped during their lifetime. There are only a few shelters they can turn to and their attackers are rarely prosecuted.

Corruption is also rife and for those with the right connections, PNG is an El Dorado. Thanks to its rich mineral deposits, the capital has experienced an unrivalled real estate boom in the past 10 years.

Director: ALEXANDRE SPALAIKOVITCH AND GUILLAUME LHOTELLIER

An In-depth Exploration of Papua New Guinea: Unveiling the Vanishing Traditions, Socioeconomic Disparity, Criminal Underworld, Tribal Violence, and Corruption Plaguing the Nation

0:00 Full Documentary
0:16 🌴 An exclusive investigation into the disappearing ancestral traditions and extreme wealth and poverty in Papua New Guinea.
6:34 🚓 Police in Papua New Guinea arrest an innocent suspect and fail to apprehend the real robbers.
12:18 🔫 A gang leader in Papua New Guinea discusses his criminal activities and the challenges he faces.
18:28 🌍 The Sing-Sing Festival in Papua New Guinea showcases the cultural wealth of the country, but also highlights the tribal violence and economic challenges faced by its inhabitants.
24:25 💰 A glimpse into the wealth and poverty divide in Papua New Guinea, from illegal activities and poverty in the villages to the extravagant nightlife of the elite.
31:21 🚩 Corruption and poverty plague Papua New Guinea, with luxury cars purchased by the government left abandoned while the country's largest prison lacks resources.
35:36 💔 Life inside Bomana Prison in Papua New Guinea, where overcrowding, corruption, and violence are rampant.
41:09 🚨 Police corruption and domestic violence are prevalent issues in Papua New Guinea.
48:09 🔫 A group of gang leaders in a dangerous area discuss their experiences with violence, corruption, and their code of silence.