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Category: Samoa
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 […]
The time for West Papua is now
August 29, 2018
Last year international human rights attorney Melinda Janki said “It is not a question of if but when West Papuans will be granted a genuine act of self-determination.” On the long road to independence the diplomatic efforts of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has positioned them to
On behalf of Pacific Leaders, Vanuatu Prime Minister tells the Pope about West Papua
November 16, 2017
On 12th November, Vanuatu Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Charlot Salwai met with His Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican and took the opportunity to raise the plight of the people of West Papua.
Free West Papua support from Aoteaora New Zealand band Katchafire!
October 29, 2017
Last night in Oxford, United Kingdom, world renowned band Katchafire from Aotearoa New Zealand gave a Free West Papua shout out! Katchafire are known around the world as an inspiring reggae band and are also Free West Papua supporters.
Demonstrations in Samoa and Papua New Guinea call upon Pacific Islands Forum to support West Papua
September 6, 2017
Yesterday demonstrations were held in Apia, Samoa and Kiunga, Papua New Guinea to call upon the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to support self-determination for West Papua at the current 48th Leaders Meeting.
Support from world renowned artist J BOOG for West Papua
May 8, 2017
On 4th May, legendary Pacific artist J BOOG met with friends and family members of West Papuan Independence Leader Benny Wenda, in Oxford United Kingdom. A world famous musician of Samoan origin, J BOOG has inspired the people of West Papua and people across the Pacific with his promotion of…