PNG leader outraged after Biden suggests his uncle was killed by cannibals during World War II

Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister, James Marape, accused Joe Biden of insulting the country by suggesting that his uncle was eaten by cannibals in the nation during World War II. Marape stated that his country does not deserve such labeling and emphasized that World War II was not their doing. This incident comes as Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Papua New Guinea to commemorate strong defense ties. Biden’s account of his uncle’s plane being shot down was not supported by military records. Marape also called on the U.S. to find their war dead in Papua New Guinea and clean up the wreckage of war to honor those who lost their lives.

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