Colonel Yaura Sasa warned to turn himself in by 4pm today

Show up at 4:00pm or be arrested
Retired colonel Yaura Sasa has been warned by deputy Prime Minister Belden Namah to turn himself in by 4pm today or be arrested.
Namah made the call as Sasa claims to be in charge of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force after placing commander Francis Agwi under house arrest.
He has threatened to use "necessary actions" to resolve the country's political stand-off. 
Sasa said soldiers under his control fired several shots this morning as they stormed barracks and took Agwi hostage under house arrest.
Sasa said the action did not amount to a military mutiny or takeover, but said he had been appointed commander by former prime minister Sir Michael Somare.
He called on Sir Michael and prime minister Peter O'Neill to return to parliament to resolve what he called the country's constitutional impasse within seven days.
If that did not happen, he warned he would use "necessary action" to "restore the integrity and respect for the constitution and the judiciary."
"This is not a military takeover," he insisted.
Earlier, at Taurama Barracks, frustrated soldiers surrounded the commanding officer's house and demanded that he vacate the house.
 "But he has locked himself in the house and refused to come out," a source said.
"The door of the house has been broken down by soldiers and the CO is still locked in one of the rooms. "They claim that the commander of PNGDF has been changed and therefore demand (CO) Lt Col Kari be removed. 
"It's really a serious issue.
"These NCO soldiers could be charged for criminal offence because they have used brutal force to break and enter the house,   demanding the removal of an officer of PNGDF, swearing, shouting abusive word to the CO to come out of the house. 
"It could be politically motivated, I assume."

In related news, non government organisation activist Noel Anjo has given 24 hours to renegade colonel Yaura Sasa and his mutineers to step down or he would organise for NGOs and the public to march to Murray Barracks.
"I call on the renegade government to stop what they are doing," he told NBC radio.
"The O'Neill government is the legitimate government of Papua New Guinea.
"I'm giving them 24 hours to stop what they are doing, if not, NGOs and civil society will march to Murray Barracks.
"They are criminals.
"Apologise to the 6.7 million people of Papua New Guinea."
 

Comments

  1. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    If we must fight then we will fight for our country, too long we have been like this too long, enough is enough,

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Let's not become another African country - where tribal violence rules and nothing gets done.. Somare, if you are truly the father of this country then be responsible and step back - the elections are coming in a few months anyway. If you have truly been wronged and the people want you back, they will vote for you. Put the interests of the country and it's stability before your own self-interest.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    Who the f is Noel asshole? Tell hIm to organise a march and see who turns up? The defense force and police belong to the people and must be loyal to the people and defend the security of this nation. If they can't then they are in the wrong place. Kulunga and agwi made the wrong move in the first place. They must remain neutral at all times and let politicians sort out their mess. If they want to play politics then fkg resign and go contest.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    I salute Mr Sasa and fellows,u are a proud,patriotic and are real men.I m willing to take up arms with you..Who are these childish agwi and kulunga(stupids)

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    U long2 sasa patriot?? he is not a patriot he is a puppert jst like yakasa,used by somare, m ready 2 kill people like u,ass kan

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    1. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:30 PM

      narrow minded,long2 ples type noken support long2.goholimdiwaiblosomarenatin2bloubaklia

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 11:49 PM

    Who the hell is Noel Anjou?you go and get those illiterate people from the settlements and protest and say that you represent all the pnguineans, sorry tru lo yu. Giaman blo yu. I hear rumours saying you gonna be running for election too, no wonder I hear on the news you are doing awareness up in the highlands. What kind of awareness is that? Or did the O'neill / Namah paid you some monies to do their Job. If you are an NGO activists, then stay neutral. Shame on you, who are you giving orders to the soilders?

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    please tell noel long2 anjo,u laik konim usait.majority na gud thinkin citizens dont support u and oneil namah.M ol illiterates na block man lo settlement lo moresby tasol sa pudaun lo u coz they are benefiting from your kago cult mentality

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