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Category: Self-Determiantion
URGENT: Up to 17 people, including 6 children, shot by the Indonesian police and security forces in Deiyai, 1 killed
August 1, 2017
We have received urgent, unconfirmed reports from Deiyai in West Papua that today up to 17 West Papuan people, including 7 children were shot by the Indonesian military and police. A photo believed to show one of the victims of the attack, currently in hospital. West…
Swim for West Papua. Here’s why your name matters to the people of West Papua.
July 18, 2017
On a tropical island in the South Pacific, tens of thousands of people are gathering to write down their names and details. In secret locations, they are meeting at beaches and in the jungle to hold banners showing their support for a group of swimmers in Geneva. They appeal to…
Over 130 West Papuan people in Nabire arrested, including children. Many tortured.
July 8, 2017
We have received urgent reports from West Papua that between 30th June and 6th July, over 130 West Papuan people were arrested and many of them tortured, by the Indonesian police for peaceful actions.
World renowned artist Akala gives a shout out for West Papua
July 5, 2017
Massive respect and thanks to world renowned artist Akala for giving this incredible shout out for a Free West Papua at the Kelburn Garden Party in Scotland! https://www.facebook.com/freewestpapua/videos/10159003776780010/ “Big up our comrades in West Papua, people like Benny Wenda and all the rest of them, please look up the Free…
West Papuan leader arrested and office raided for supporting petition
June 23, 2017
This statement, written by West Papuan Independence Leader Benny Wenda was originally published on his website on 30th May 2017. Today the people of West Papua once again experienced more state terror and brutality from the Indonesian military and police. As the local headquarters of the West Papua National Committee…
15 year old West Papuan boy tortured by the Indonesian police
June 23, 2017
URGENT NEWS – WEST PAPUAN BOY TORTURED BY THE INDONESIAN POLICE We have received urgent reports from West Papua that on 16th June 2017, Albert Nawipa, a 15 year old West Papuan boy was brutally tortured by the Indonesian police in Wamena. After being brutally tortured, Albert was then reportedly…
West Papuan human rights commissioner tortured and threatened by the Indonesian police
May 26, 2017
This statement has been written by West Papuan Independence leader Benny Wenda after Indonesian police officers brutally tortured Nareki Kogoya from the Human Rights Commission. It brings more sadness for the people of West Papua to learn that another innocent West Papuan person has been brutally tortured by the…
Massacre of 5 people in 24 hours – Under Indonesia, West Papua is becoming another East Timor
May 24, 2017
Massacre of 5 people in 24 hours – Under Indonesia, West Papua is becoming another East Timor This statement has been written by ULMWP Spokesperson Benny Wenda following the killings of West Papuan people in Port Numbay/Jayapura this week. For media inquires, please contact: +447411 053953 E-mail: [email protected] Today the…
Filep Karma supports the Global Petition and Swim for West Papua
May 13, 2017
West Papua’s most famous ex-political prisoner, Filep Karma who was sentenced to 15 years in jail just for raising the West Papuan flag, has visited the Netherlands where alongside Free West Papua Campaign – Netherlands he has been raising awareness and support for West Papua’s freedom and self-determination. …
West Papuan people arrested for signing Global Petition for West Papua
May 11, 2017
We have received urgent news from West Papua that two men in Dokib village in the Tuband District of Merauke were arrested by the Indonesian military and police. The West Papua National Committee (KNPB) reports that Saverius Mokai Gebse and Reimundus Ndiken were both arrested on 5th May 2017 for…