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Category: Melanesia
Draft Free West Papua letter for Melanesian parliamentarians
April 23, 2015
We have compiled this draft letter for Melanesians to send to their MP’s and asking them to support West Papua joining the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG). West Papuans need all the support they can get from all fellow Melanesians so please do send this letter and help to bring West Papua…
Pan-Pacific solidarity for West Papua launched at protest
April 18, 2015
Today, history was made in London as West Papuan independence leader Benny Wenda declared the start of a new Pan-Pacific solidarity for West Papua. Free West Papua Campaign protest held Today, the Free West Papua Campaign held a protest in front of the Indonesian Embassy in London to call for…
PNG prime minister calls on Indonesia to reduce troops in West Papua
April 4, 2015
Papua New Guinean prime minister Peter O’Neill has called on Indonesia to fulfil the promise of its former president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, to reduce troops stationed in West Papua. Mr O’Neill told Radio Australia’s Pacific Beat program that Mr Yudhoyono had discussed this intention with him during a bilateral meeting
Launch of PNG Union for West Papua
April 2, 2015
Date: 03rd April 2015 – This Good Friday Venue: Granville Motel. Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Time: 1:00 – 4:30 pm Guest speakers: Hon. Gary Juffa, Governor of Oro Province & Leader for Peoples Movement for Change (PMC) Party. Governor Powes Parkop, John Tekwie, David Kua We are openly inviting…
Indonesian police shoot Papuans fundraising for Vanuatu after Cyclone Pam
March 21, 2015
PRESS RELEASE Dear everyone It brings me much sadness and grief to report that 2 days ago on the 19th of March; 4 more of my people were shot by the Indonesian police. 1 was killed and at least 3 more were arrested, all simply for attending a peaceful fundraiser…
Urgent Pacific Disaster Appeal after Cyclone Pam
March 15, 2015
West Papua independence leader Benny Wenda has launched this urgent appeal to help those affected by Cyclone Pam which has caused much loss of life and destruction throughout many Pacific nations. Please Donate here Benny…
Benny Wenda’s Solidarity message after Cyclone Pam
March 15, 2015
To my fellow Pacific Islanders, who have suffered and are bravely enduring the devastating effects of Cyclone Pam: Dear brothers and sisters, My heart is full of pain to learn of the tragic loss of life and the destruction caused by the terrible event of Cyclone Pam that has affected…
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister shows strong support for West Papua
February 5, 2015
Today history was made as for the first time ever, the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea spoke out against the oppression of PNG’s brothers and sisters in West Papua. Prime Minister Peter O’Neill speaks out for West Papua Today, Prime Minister O’Neill addressed cabinet ministers, provincial governors, business leaders…
West Papua resubmits application for MSG membership
February 4, 2015
United Liberation Movement for West Papua/ULMWP, newly formed West Papuan coordinating body which comprised of three main resistance groups, namely Federal Republic of West Papua, West Papua National Parliament and West Papua National Coalition for Liberation have submitted their application for membership in the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG)
PNG to give citizenship for West Papuan refugees
November 6, 2014
For the first time in history, the Papua New Guinea government has pledged to give full citizenship to the more than 10,000 West Papuan refugees living in the country. Whilst referring to the refugees, PNG’s Foreign Minister, Rimbink Pato has…