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Join the Global Flag Raising for West Papua on 1st December!
November 16, 2020
On the 59th anniversary of the first raising of West Papua’s symbol of independence, the Morning Star Flag, we invite you to take part in this year’s Global Flag Raising action to show your solidarity for West Papua’s freedom and right to self-determination. To help show the growing worldwide support for West Papua, each year we ask supporters […]
West Papuan people continue to gather to give thanks for their petition being delivered to the UN
October 18, 2017
Yesterday 17th October, over 1,500 people gathered outside the office of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) in Wamena, West Papua to give thanks at the successful delivery of the West Papuan People’s Petition to the Untied Nations.
St Vincent & The Grenadines supports West Papuan self-determination at the United Nations General Assembly
September 26, 2017
On Friday 22nd September, at the United Nations General Assembly, the Deputy Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines H.E. Mr. Louis Straker, addressed the General Debate and spoke passionately about the people of West Papua and their struggle for freedom. Addressing decolonization as a whole, the Deputy Prime
West Papuan leader denied entry to Papua New Guinea
June 6, 2016
Article appeared in the Asia Pacific Report, 30th May 2016. Octovianus Mote, secretary-general of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua, says he has been refused entry to Papua New…
Around 600 people arrested for calling on the Africa Caribbean Pacific Summit to support West Papua
June 1, 2016
This statement has been released by West Papuan Independence Leader Benny Wenda after the mass arrests of West Papuan people this week. For media and press inquiries, please contact the Office of Benny Wenda +447411053953 Dear everyone, Over the past few days, around 600 West Papuan people have been reportedly