Riots in Papua New Guinea’s two biggest cities reportedly leave 15 dead

A protest in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on Wednesday (Australian Broadcasting Corp via AP)

The Papua New Guinea government is working to restore order after at least 15 people were reportedly killed during rioting and looting that left the country’s two biggest cities in flames.

The unrest began in the capital, Port Moresby, on Wednesday after hundreds of police officers, soldiers, prison staff and public servants went on strike in a pay dispute.