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Missionary escapes after pirate attack in PNG waters

15:04 pm on 4 April 2017

A Fijian missionary who survived a pirate attack in Papua New Guinea waters last week has described a slick operation run by a network of people.

Sanaila Ravia Kenivale was travelling by boat to an island in PNG's south when it was held up by men armed with guns and knives.

Sally Round reports.

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Boats at the port of Alotau in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea Photo: Danemo