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Travel warning after PNG mutiny

New Zealanders are being warned that there is \some risk\ to their security in Papua New Guinea due to growing political unrest.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) today advised New Zealanders to limit travel around Port Moresby after soldiers loyal to ousted prime minister Sir Michael Somare raided barracks in the capital.A spokesman for MFAT said the ministry had updated its travel advice as political tensions may increase over the next few months with elections scheduled in June.\New Zealanders are advised to avoid large gathering due to the potential for violence