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Category: Human Rights
So much to be thankful for: Rockin’ For West Papua 2018
October 29, 2018
As this tremendous year of Rockin for West Papua comes to an end our campaign team again marvels at how when joined together, the individual contributions of so many, create one big beautiful collective force of good for West Papua. Chairman of United Liberation Movement for West Papua Benny Wenda
!!CALLING ALL WRITERS, POETS AND ARTIST!!
October 26, 2018
For a new West Papua Challenge, we are looking for people who want to write a poem about West Papua. So if you are a writer, a poet or even if you don’t call yourself a writer, please apply and write for a good cause. The plan comes from Michael…
International Coalition on West Papua 2018 Third Quarter report.
October 9, 2018
The third quarter of 2018 was characterized by a considerable increase in political arrests resulting from police action during the dispersal of various peaceful demonstrations.
URGENT ACTION: ACTIVIST SHOT BY POLICE DENIED PROPER MEDICAL CARE
October 4, 2018
URGENT ACTION ACTIVIST SHOT BY POLICE DENIED PROPER MEDICAL CARE Message from Amnesty International Papuan political activist, Yakonias Womsiwor, has been suffering from severe pain in both his legs for more than two weeks after being shot by police. Despite being unable to stand as a result of the gunshot,
Vanuatu championing self-determination for New Caledonia and West Papua
September 28, 2018
Today during the general debate of the 73rd Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu, Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas, spoke clearly and emphatically in support of decolonization for New Caledonia and West Papua. In the prime minister’s progressive speech he also prioritized…
Heads of State of Tuvalu and Marshall Islands include West Papua in their UN address
September 28, 2018
At the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly Prime Minister Sopoaga of Tuvalu and President Hilda Heine President of the Republic of Marshal Islands both addressed West Papua in their General Debate speeches that prioritized such important topics as Climate Change, Nuclear Testing, Trade, and National Security. Vanuatu…
67 West Papuans still being detained after peaceful demonstrations supporting Vanuatu at the UNGA 2018
September 24, 2018
Originally published on www.ulmwp.org Action Committee REPORT Arrest of 67 People in Action Supporting Vanuatu and Pacific Countries Bring West Papua Issue to 73rd United Nations General Assembly. Day: Monday, September 24 2018 Place: Mamta – West Papua Hours: 09.00 – 11.30, West Papua Time On this day, Monday…
Indonesian police intimidate West Papuans ahead of demonstrations
September 23, 2018
Pilipus Robaha, Deputy Chair of Sonamappa (National Solidarity Youth and Student Movement) has been targeted and warned by a Jayapura chief of police intelligence unit on the eve of a peaceful demonstration planned for Monday, 24 Sept, at Dok 8 near the river. Several demonstrations are being planned in every…
All Eyes on Indonesia: Keeping Watch over West Papua during UNGA2018
September 22, 2018
As we head into the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly we are anticipating an increase in mass arrests and brutality by Indonesian security forces against the hundreds of thousands of West Papuans expected to participate in peaceful demonstrations. Being inundated with daily news of killings, bombings, shootings,…
West Papuans in more danger from Indonesian Security Forces, ahead of UN General Assembly
September 21, 2018
West Papuans in more danger from Indonesian Security Forces, ahead of UN General Assembly A message from the desk of Benny Wenda Ahead of next week’s 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Indonesian security forces have been executing a violent campaign to crackdown on freedom of expression