Papua New Guinea's massive landslide three days ago buried more than 2,000 people, as treacherous terrain and difficulties transporting aid lowered hopes of finding survivors.

The United Nations conservatively estimated 670 villagers had died, while the Papua New Guinea government said more than 2,000 people had been buried.

The conflict occurred near the site of a massive landslide in Enga on May 24. The national government estimates more than 2,000 villagers were buried and hundreds more displaced.

A new analysis of the ancient DNA of 42 people from Papua New Guinea reveals that some cultures were remarkably isolated for centuries.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Violence among illegal miners in Papua New Guinea has left between 20 and 50 people dead, a United Nations official said Monday.

A police official says days of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea's mountainous interior have left more than 35 people dead.