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Petition delivered to 10 Downing Street Many thanks to all of you who signed this petition. We collected over 700 signatures in total, and Benny Wenda delivered the petition to 10 Downing Street on 5th July 06. We're still waiting for a response from Tony Blair, but we'll let you know what he says when we hear from him!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On 1st December 2004, two West Papuan men were arrested for the 'crime' of publicly raising their national flag, the Morning Star. Filep Karma and Yusak Pakage were tried in May 2005, on charges of treason and expressing hostility towards the state, and handed down prison sentences of 15 and 10 years respectively.
Jailing people for raising a flag is unjust and unacceptable. Filep and Yusak are prisoners of conscience, and the Free West Papua Campaign is calling for their immediate and unconditional release.
We have put together a petition calling on the British government to press Indonesia to release Filep and Yusak. Please sign it to show your support by visiting this website. When we gather enough signatures, Papuan leader Benny Wenda will take it in person to 10 Downing Street. |
