Unpatriotic Papua New Guineans arrested for burning the country's flag

 Port Moresby police have arrested six adult males for burning the Papua New Guinea flag while protesting against their eviction on pieces of land just outside of Port Moresby.

They were part of the group who has called for assistance to save them from being forcefully evicted tomorrow as a result of a court order.

The settlers built their dwellings on portions of land 2156, 2157 and 2159 at Nine Mile, Bush Wara in Port Moresby.

The court has ordered that superfund Nambawan Super is the legitimate owner and after 30 years it wants to develop the area with good urban planning for housing, commercial and recreation areas for the residents.

The settlers were given until July 10, 2024 to voluntarily remove themselves and their dwellings.

Police will effect the court order tomorrow and much awareness have been conducted in the last 120 days of grace period.

Police Commissioner David Manning has responded to the burning down of flag and their ultimate arrest that there is a level of tolerance police will consider.

Anyone who steps out of the accepted norm will be dealt with by police.

He said six people have been arrested for causing public order offences and he added burning of the country's flag was unpatriotic and it has attracted nationwide condemnation.

Mr Manning said more arrests will be made and the leaders of the protest did not control the crowd.

Police will move swiftly to effect arrests but not in a manner that would enflame the situation.