Strewth! It is obvious that the majority of respondents thus far to this thread haven't worked in PNG!
There are heaps of war stories from PNG, most of them occuring just before and through to the end of the national elections. People here take elections seriously. All you can do is exercise your best judgement, know that you are an easy target when you stick out in a crowd, and usually keep a 'national' friend with you whenerver you can, especially when you are outside of your wire compound.
I believe anyone who thinks employers can guarantee the safety of his employees in any third world country is more than a little naieve (sp?). I suppose that's why you usually have a secure place to eat and sleep, then the rest is up to you.
Like we used to say in Viet Nam, "You plays the game, you takes your chances".
Keep the fan on top
LCT
