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Category: Benny Wenda
ILWP launched in the Netherlands
November 21, 2014
On 19th November, 2014, the first steps were made for the International Lawyers for West Papua (ILWP) in the Netherlands as the new Dutch chapter of the organisation was launched in Den Haag/The Hague. The launching ILWP…
Benny Wenda nominated for Nobel Peace Prize again
October 3, 2014
The Free West Papua Campaign is delighted to announce that for the second year in a row, Free West Papua Campaign founder Benny Wenda has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Benny Wenda speaking at…
Report from Benny Wenda witnessing the Scottish referendum on independence
September 26, 2014
Last Thursday I was invited to witness and and to count the votes in the Scottish referendum on independence. I was…
Press release: Benny Wenda to observe Scottish independence referendum
September 17, 2014
This press release has been written by Nobel Peace Prize Nominee and Free West Papua Campaign founder, Benny Wenda about his visit to Scotland to observe the independence referendum there. Benny will be speaking from 19:00 this evening at: The…
Letter of Condolence after death of John Ondawame
September 5, 2014
Yesterday, Free West Papua Campaign founder Benny Wenda wrote this letter of condolence after the passing of fellow West Papuan leader, John Otto…
Benny Wenda’s Statement on murder of Papuan leader Martinus Yohame
September 1, 2014
A public statement from Nobel Peace Prize Nominee and Free West Papua Campaign founder, Benny Wenda Dear friends, supporters and…
Benny Wenda calls for worldwide protests to free French journalists
August 21, 2014
Press Release This statement has been released by Benny Wenda, Nobel Peace Prize Nominee and founder of the Free West Papua Campaign Dear friends of West Papua I am writing to you today to ask for your essential support in…