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'Leave that lady alone': rugby star's domestic violence video sparks outcry in Papua New Guinea
Debbie Kaore who has represented the Pacific nation in rugby and boxing shared a video of alleged attack from partnerA shocking video that appears to show a Papua New Guinean sports star being beaten by her partner has sparked outrage across the country and prompted calls for the government to take urgent action to address high rates of violence against women.Graphic photographs and a video that appear to show a man repeatedly head-butting a woman and hitting her across the face with a hot clothing iron were widely shared across social media in Papua New Guinea over the weekend, sparking outrage. Continue reading...
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