Moses Sakai
Biography
Publications
Moses Sakai is a Tutor at University of Papua New Guinea's School of Business and Public Policy.
![Ending capital punishment for good in Papua New Guinea](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/2022-09/GettyImages-1226036485.jpg?itok=XBAm8F-o)
Ending capital punishment for good in Papua New Guinea
In PNG’s history, the death penalty has now been abolished twice. The country can take a step to see it never returns.
![The power of mercy and the death penalty in PNG](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/Barbed%20wire.jpg?itok=17Ub6MTX)
The power of mercy and the death penalty in PNG
The country’s capital punishment laws need a reset, but there are better alternatives than clemency.
![Refreshing American soft power in the Pacific Islands](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/5804689369_b1e4289e51_o.jpg?itok=JvvUoPsP)
Refreshing American soft power in the Pacific Islands
Tales of past wars no longer resonate. The US has better stories to tell, not least of its own stumbles with democracy.
![When will PNG establish a National Human Rights Commission?](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-484150351%20copy.jpg?itok=VTcLcOwF)
When will PNG establish a National Human Rights Commission?
Papua New Guinea has launched a commission to fight corruption. Now it needs to do the same to protect human rights.
![PNG and the politics of the death penalty](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/4609705170_fb6c787d59_k.jpg?itok=sflkE2Ot)
PNG and the politics of the death penalty
Why have a costly public consultation when it’s already abundantly clear capital punishment has little support?