Papua New Guinea

The International Organisation for Migration says 7847 people in the area had been affected by the landslide while around 1650 had been displaced.

Geotechnical experts from New Zealand will complete their soil assessments today on the deadly landslide in Papua New Guinea.

A dozen people have been killed in tribal violence in province nearby the site of the landslip disaster in Papua New Guinea.

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape is visiting the site of the deadly landslide in the Enga Province on today. Audio

Several days after a devastating landslide in the Highlands Province of Enga, Papua New Guinea's politicians found their voice on Wednesday.

There is no chance of any more survivors being found after a devastating landslide, an aid organisation says. Audio

The landslide is "still very active" and thousands are waiting on evacuation orders while looking for family members under the rubble.

The political environment in Papua New Guinea remains very fluid ahead of a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister James Marape.

Members of Parliament who joined the opposition posted pictures on Facebook announcing their defection on Saturday night.

Amidst the despair of the Kaolokam landslide disaster in the Enga Province, there was a tiny glimmer of hope as villagers pulled out a husband and wife who had been trapped under the rubble.

Villagers are using their bare hands to dig out buried family members as rescue teams struggle with unstable terrain and infighting.

Hundreds of people are estimated to be buried under a mass landslide that struck Yambasil village in Enga Province at 3am Friday.

James Marape says his government's numbers are secure as they prepare for the expected vote, with Pangu Pati retaining the backing of 59 MPs and his coalition supporters remain intact. Audio

The Social Democrats leader, Powes Parkop, whose party is part of the coalition, says the critical issue is whether Prime Minister James Marape's Pangu Pati can remain intact.