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Category: Human Rights
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
Report on the shooting of the members West Papua National Commitee (KNPB) activist in Timika
September 18, 2018
Report By: KNPB’s office in Timika, The Shooting incident occurred on Saturday, September 15, 2018 early around 6:15 AM, in the Kebun Siri, Old Freeport Road – Timika, West Papua The combined security forces of TNI/POLRI directly led by the chief of police AKBP Agung Marlianto and his…
See the West Papua exhibit at The World Transformed 22nd – 25th September Liverpool
September 18, 2018
We are The World Transformed – a 4-day politics, arts and music festival running alongside the Labour Party Conference, working to build left power both inside and outside of Parliament. This year’s conference highlights the West Papuan issue in a powerful exhibit featuring exclusive photos of West Papuan life, detailed…
Breaking news: More mass arrests of peaceful protesters in West Papua during demonstration over Pacific Islands Forum
September 8, 2018
Breaking news from Bintuni Bay, West Papua. Reports that colonial Indonesian police have arrested at least 15 more people for supporting Pacific Island leaders to take West Papua to the UN. Saturday 8th September, 2018. TELUK BINTUNI- The Bintuni community again held a demonstration supporting Vanuatu to push for a…
Amnesty International to Indonesia: Authorities must stop the crackdown on public events and peaceful assemblies
September 8, 2018
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC STATEMENT Index: ASA 21/9040/2018 Indonesia: Authorities must stop the crackdown on public events and peaceful assemblies Amnesty International is concerned about attempts by the Indonesian authorities over the last few weeks to ban public events and peaceful assemblies relating to the political opposition’s campaign to call for…