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Category: Human Rights
This Christmas, let the world remember the suffering people of West Papua
December 23, 2018
Benny Wenda – My Christmas message as Chairman of The United Liberation Movement for West Papua – ULMWP On behalf of the ULMWP and the people of West Papua, I would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. This Christmas, the ULMWP appeals to the international community to remember the […]
Over 500 arrested on 57th anniversary of Indonesia’s invasion of West Papua
December 20, 2018
On December 19th, 1961 Indonesia launched its military invasion of West Papua, Operation Trikora. At the time West Papua (formerly known as New Guinea) was then a Dutch territory. The Dutch had retained sovereignty over the territory and were in the process of preparing them for Independence. Indonesian President Sukarno
Governor Parkop calls on his government to review PNG’s position on West Papua
December 18, 2018
PORT MORESBY: National Capital District Governor, Honourable Powes Parkop is renewing his call on PNG Government to review its position on West Papua and support a legally-supervised referendum for the local Papuans to decide whether they still want to be integrated with Republic of Indonesia or become an independent State.…
West Papua: A statement from the Bishops of the ACANZP
December 17, 2018
As Bishops of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia, we express our deep disappointment at the continued suppression by the Indonesian Government of the basic human rights of West Papuan people. We stand with our sisters and brothers in West Papua in their struggle to determine their…
International Academics for West Papua network statement on Nduga violence
December 16, 2018
The International Academics for West Papua network (IAWP) ia a collaborative group of academics concerned about the ongoing human rights abuses in West Papua. They welcome academics from all countries and all disciplines. The main purposes of the IAWP is to raise awareness about the ongoing human rights abuses carried
MEDIA ALERT: Explosive conflict in Nduga Regency
December 14, 2018
We remain greatly concerned about the increasing conflict in the Nduga regency of West Papua. We have received numerous reports regarding the Indonesian military bombing the area, and of the extreme suffering and displacement of villagers being caught in the crossfire. We want to alert the international media to further…
West Papuans’ human rights violated on Human Rights Day
December 11, 2018
Police confiscated megaphones, pamphlets, cellphone The arrest of KNPB activists and the Papuan people took place in Timika and Merauke, especially in reaching 41 people, including 2 children each with only one year and four years with 39 adults. Peacefully gathered in prayer in Jayapura Indonesian police confiscating
UK artists Rockin’ the Mic for West Papua
December 8, 2018
Throughout history every political movement has a soundtrack that organically grew from its spirit of dissent and aspirations for justice. You can trace any genre to find struggle and a sense of purpose woven deep within its texture. As West Papua’s cries for freedom reach artists around the world, the…
UN Office of Human Rights defends Papuans right to freedom of peaceful assembly and expression
December 8, 2018
.N. News has published an interview with Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani. In the interview Shamdasani defends the rights of Papuans to excercise their rights of peaceful assembly and freedom of Speech. She puts into context the recent arrests of nearly…
MCR PUNKS FOR WEST PAPUA present legendary UK punks on Global Flag Raising Day
December 5, 2018
The 1st December, as we know, saw global solidarity for West Papuan independence with over 100 #GlobalFlagRaising demonstrations around the world; and no event was louder than the incredible MNR Punks4WestPapua gig in Manchester. Manchester legendary punk bands making some noise for West Papua included MFU, WitchFever, The Membranes and…