‘We need help’: Northern Territory community wracked by violence as residents claim government has abandoned them

Peppimenarti locals say they are living in fear without effective support as police minister’s visit cancelled due to ‘unrest'

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Residents of the remote Northern Territory community of Peppimenarti say they have been forced to flee their homes or endure violence, including stabbings and sexual assaults, amid claims the government has abandoned them.

Last week’s planned visit from the NT police minister, Kate Wordern, to discuss the ongoing problems in the community was cancelled when her private plane had to be diverted due to unrest.

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