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PNG PM survives no-confidence motion

SBS World News Radio: Papua New Guinea's prime minister Peter O'Neill, has survived a no confidence vote, but calls continue for him to stand down amid corruption allegations.

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PNG PM survives no-confidence motion

Eighty-five MPs supported Peter O'Neill, with the opposition only mustering 21 votes in a special sitting of parliament.

 

Police shooting in June of university students calling on Mr O'Neill to resign brought on the vote.

 

Stefan Armbruster has been following events.

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