SUMMARY

The Palinau clan of the Sikin tribe is one of many small tribal groups to inhabit the highlands of Papua New Guinea. The group is based in Wapenamanda district in Enga Province, roughly 600 km north west of the national capital of Port Moresby.

Tribal conflict has been a way of life in the highlands of Papua New Guinea where warfare has been an acceptable tool to settle disputes between tribes. Family conflicts have tended to escalate as an attack on one tribesman has been considered an attack on the whole community. The conflicts are often sparked by disputes over land and resources and as the region has seen in influx of modern weapons, these conflicts have become deadlier.

Palinau has allied with other groups in these tribal clashes, most notably Kaekin, Lanzerakin, Lyona, Mupapalu, Murap, Sakaikin, Sikin, and Wapukin. Together they are sometimes referred to as the Palinau Alliance. One spokesman from the alliance, representing the Palinau clan, is Pepo Epara, who negotiated a peace agreement on behalf of the group following its conflict with the Yopo Alliance in 2024.

Palinau has been involved in the non-state category of UCDP organized violence.

The Kaekin clan of the Itiokon tribe is one of many small tribal groups to inhabit the highlands of Papua New Guinea. The group is based in Wapenamanda district in Enga Province, roughly 600 km north west of the national capital of Port Moresby.

Tribal conflict has been a way of life in the highlands of Papua New Guinea where warfare has been an acceptable tool to settle disputes between tribes. Family conflicts have tended to escalate as an attack on one tribesman has been considered an attack on the whole community. The conflicts are often sparked by disputes over land and resources and as the region has seen in influx of modern weapons, these conflicts have become deadlier.

Kaekin has allied with other groups in these tribal clashes, most notably Lanzerakin, Lyona, Palinau, Mupapalu, Murap, Sakaikin, Sikin, and Wapukin. Together they are sometimes referred to as the Palinau Alliance. One spokesman from the alliance, representing the Palinau clan, is Pepo Epara, who negotiated a peace agreement on behalf of the group following its conflict with the Yopo Alliance in 2024.

Kaekin has been involved in the non-state category of UCDP organized violence.

The Mupapalu clan of Itiokon tribe is one of many small tribal groups to inhabit the highlands of Papua New Guinea. The group is based in Wapenamanda district in Enga Province, roughly 600 km north west of the national capital of Port Moresby.

Tribal conflict has been a way of life in the highlands of Papua New Guinea where warfare has been an acceptable tool to settle disputes between tribes. Family conflicts have tended to escalate as an attack on one tribesman has been considered an attack on the whole community. The conflicts are often sparked by disputes over land and resources and as the region has seen in influx of modern weapons, these conflicts have become deadlier.

Mupapalu has allied with other groups in these tribal clashes, most notably Kaekin, Lanzerakin, Lyona, Palinau, Murap, Sakaikin, Sikin, and Wapukin. Together they are sometimes referred to as the Palinau Alliance. One spokesman from the alliance, representing the Palinau clan, is Pepo Epara, who negotiated a peace agreement on behalf of the group following its conflict with the Yopo Alliance in 2024.

Mupapalu has been involved in the non-state category of UCDP organized violence.

The Sakaikin is one of many small tribal groups to inhabit the highlands of Papua New Guinea. The group is based in Wapenamanda district in Enga Province, roughly 600 km north west of the national capital of Port Moresby.

Tribal conflict has been a way of life in the highlands of Papua New Guinea where warfare has been an acceptable tool to settle disputes between tribes. Family conflicts have tended to escalate as an attack on one tribesman has been considered an attack on the whole community. The conflicts are often sparked by disputes over land and resources and as the region has seen in influx of modern weapons, these conflicts have become deadlier.

Sakaikin has allied with other groups in these tribal clashes, most notably Kaekin, Lanzerakin, Lyona, Palinau, Mupapalu, Murap, Sikin, and Wapukin. Together they are sometimes referred to as the Palinau Alliance. One spokesman from the alliance, representing the Palinau clan, is Pepo Epara, who negotiated a peace agreement on behalf of the group following its conflict with the Yopo Alliance in 2024.

Sakaikin has been involved in the non-state category of UCDP organized violence.

The Sikin clan is one of many small tribal groups to inhabit the highlands of Papua New Guinea. The group is based in Wapenamanda district in Enga Province, roughly 600 km north west of the national capital of Port Moresby.

Tribal conflict has been a way of life in the highlands of Papua New Guinea where warfare has been an acceptable tool to settle disputes between tribes. Family conflicts have tended to escalate as an attack on one tribesman has been considered an attack on the whole community. The conflicts are often sparked by disputes over land and resources and as the region has seen in influx of modern weapons, these conflicts have become deadlier.

Sikin has allied with other groups in these tribal clashes, most notably Kaekin, Lanzerakin, Lyona, Palinau, Mupapalu, Murap, Sakaikin, and Wapukin. Together they are sometimes referred to as the Palinau Alliance. One spokesman from the alliance, representing the Palinau clan, is Pepo Epara, who negotiated a peace agreement on behalf of the group following its conflict with the Yopo Alliance in 2024.

Sikin has been involved in the non-state category of UCDP organized violence.

The Wapukin clan is one of many small tribal groups to inhabit the highlands of Papua New Guinea. The group is based in Wapenamanda district in Enga Province, roughly 600 km north west of the national capital of Port Moresby.

Tribal conflict has been a way of life in the highlands of Papua New Guinea where warfare has been an acceptable tool to settle disputes between tribes. Family conflicts have tended to escalate as an attack on one tribesman has been considered an attack on the whole community. The conflicts are often sparked by disputes over land and resources and as the region has seen in influx of modern weapons, these conflicts have become deadlier.

Wapukin has allied with other groups in these tribal clashes, most notably Kaekin, Lanzerakin, Lyona, Palinau, Mupapalu, Murap, Sakaikin, and Sikin. Together they are sometimes referred to as the Palinau Alliance. One spokesman from the alliance, representing the Palinau clan, is Pepo Epara, who negotiated a peace agreement on behalf of the group following its conflict with the Yopo Alliance in 2024.

Wapukin has been involved in the non-state category of UCDP organized violence.

The Murap clan is one of many small tribal groups to inhabit the highlands of Papua New Guinea. The group is based in Wapenamanda district in Enga Province, roughly 600 km north west of the national capital of Port Moresby.

Tribal conflict has been a way of life in the highlands of Papua New Guinea where warfare has been an acceptable tool to settle disputes between tribes. Family conflicts have tended to escalate as an attack on one tribesman has been considered an attack on the whole community. The conflicts are often sparked by disputes over land and resources and as the region has seen in influx of modern weapons, these conflicts have become deadlier.

Murap has allied with other groups in these tribal clashes, most notably Kaekin, Lanzerakin, Lyona, Palinau, Mupapalu, Sakaikin, Sikin, and Wapukin. Together they are sometimes referred to as the Palinau Alliance. One spokesman from the alliance, representing the Palinau clan, is Pepo Epara, who negotiated a peace agreement on behalf of the group following its conflict with the Yopo Alliance in 2024.

Murap has been involved in the non-state category of UCDP organized violence.

The Lanzerakin clan is one of many small tribal groups to inhabit the highlands of Papua New Guinea. The group is based in Wapenamanda district in Enga Province, roughly 600 km north west of the national capital of Port Moresby.

Tribal conflict has been a way of life in the highlands of Papua New Guinea where warfare has been an acceptable tool to settle disputes between tribes. Family conflicts have tended to escalate as an attack on one tribesman has been considered an attack on the whole community. The conflicts are often sparked by disputes over land and resources and as the region has seen in influx of modern weapons, these conflicts have become deadlier.

Lanzerakin has allied with other groups in these tribal clashes, most notably Kaekin, Lyona, Palinau, Mupapalu, Murap, Sakaikin, Sikin, and Wapukin. Together they are sometimes referred to as the Palinau Alliance. One spokesman from the alliance, representing the Palinau clan, is Pepo Epara, who negotiated a peace agreement on behalf of the group following its conflict with the Yopo Alliance in 2024.

Lanzerakin has been involved in the non-state category of UCDP organized violence.

The Lyona clan is one of many small tribal groups to inhabit the highlands of Papua New Guinea. The group is based in Wapenamanda district in Enga Province, roughly 600 km north west of the national capital of Port Moresby.

Tribal conflict has been a way of life in the highlands of Papua New Guinea where warfare has been an acceptable tool to settle disputes between tribes. Family conflicts have tended to escalate as an attack on one tribesman has been considered an attack on the whole community. The conflicts are often sparked by disputes over land and resources and as the region has seen in influx of modern weapons, these conflicts have become deadlier.

Lyona has allied with other groups in these tribal clashes, most notably Kaekin, Lanzerakin, Palinau, Mupapalu, Murap, Sakaikin, Sikin, and Wapukin. Together they are sometimes referred to as the Palinau Alliance. One spokesman from the alliance, representing the Palinau clan, is Pepo Epara, who negotiated a peace agreement on behalf of the group following its conflict with the Yopo Alliance in 2024.

Lyona has been involved in the non-state category of UCDP organized violence.