Several students were wounded when police opened fire today with tear gas and with what they said were warning shots against a University of Papua New Guinea rally heading to Parliament.

But police and hospital authorities denied anybody had been killed as stated in earlier news reports while saying eight students had been treated at Port Moresby General Hospital for gunshot wounds.

These graphic images capture scenes from today at Waigani campus – from peaceful protest to bloodied bodies. The students have been protesting against Prime Minister Peter O’Neill for several weeks.

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1. Students outside the University of Papua New Guinea's Michael Somare Library getting ready for the peaceful march to Parliament. Some Uniforce campus security guards in view. Image: Citizen Journalist
2. Armed police face up to peaceful protesters on the Waigani campus. Image: Citizen Journalist
3. Puffs of teargas after police fire on students. Image: Citizen Journalist
4. Jandals, shoes and other debris left by students escaping the gunfire. Image: Citizen Journalist
5. An ambulance taking the wounded to Port Moresby General Hospital. Image: Martyn Namorong/Tagali Hillside Darkhorse FB
6. Students carrying a wounded colleague to safety. Image: Martyn Namorong/Tagali Hillside Darkhorse FB
7. A wounded student being taken into the Port Moresby Hospital A & E clinic. Image: Martyn Namorong/Tagali Hillside Darkhorse FB
8. A wounded student at Port Moresby General Hospital. Image: Martyn Namorong/Tagali Hillside Darkhorse FB
9. A wounded student caught up in the shooting at the University of PNG. Image: Martyn Namorong/Tagali Hillside Darkhorse FB
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