The data was collected using news reports published national and international media and anecdotal in the two main daily printed newspapers: The National and evidence indicate that the prevalence of crime and violence Post Courier. [...] violent incidences reported and the types of harm caused by Conflict and violence is a threat to the country’s internal the violence. [...] The widespread Hela 50 17.8 prevalence of high levels of crime and violence has been linked Jiwaka 32 11.4 to ethnic diversity, weaknesses in law and order, the growing use of firearms, a lack of effectiveness of law enforcement, Southern Highlands 31 11 and the introduction of large-scale natural resource projects, Eastern Highlands 25 8.9 amongst other drivers (Lakhani & Willman, 2014). [...] Tragically, many have been killed, injured, Reported incidents of intergroup violence properties destroyed, and people displaced during incidences The first insight drawn from the data is the extent of of conflicts and violence. [...] In other words, the churches can advocate for peace and break the culture of presence of government services may contribute to min- silence about violence in homes, communities and society.
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