Papua New Guinea massacre: fears violence could spiral over tribal conflict

Prime minister James Marape to seek help from Australia to support police after the deadly killings in Enga province

Authorities in Papua New Guinea are bracing for an escalation of violence after dozens of men were killed in a tribal massacre on Sunday.

In the wake of the killings, the prime minister, James Marape, is facing calls to declare a state of emergency to address the ongoing fighting.