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Call the Indonesian police to release West Papuan political prisoners
May 29, 2020
At 7:00 in the morning on May 27th, two West Papuan activists, Gerson Son Tabuni and Kalep Kilungga were arrested without explanation by the Indonesian police in Kuala Kencana, West Papua. Gerson was shot in the leg and brutally tortured. His crime according to the police? Posting information on social media “that is at odds […]
West Papuan man killed by Indonesian police for protesting against palm oil company
May 23, 2020
We are deeply distressed to report the death of West Papuan man Marius Betera, who was killed on May 16th after being beaten up by the Indonesian police. The Indonesian police were called by palm oil company PT Tunas Sawa Erma after Marius arrived at their offices to complain that they had bulldozed his banana […]
ABC TV report on West Papua – The War Next Door
May 12, 2020
The ongoing conflict in West Papua is a secret war on Australia’s doorstep. The Foreign Correspondent current affairs program on ABC TV has today broadcast this report on West Papua, amidst protests, fighting, a security crackdown, hundreds dead and thousands displaced. Please watch and share.
Free West Papua Campaign chapter launched in Kenya
April 23, 2020
We are delighted to share news that the Free West Papua Campaign has launched an official chapter in Kenya. The campaign will be led by Daniel Mwambonu who is the President of the Global Pan Africanism Network (GPAN). West Papua shares a very special connection with Kenya as it is one of only 15 countries […]
16 year old West Papuan boy shot dead by Indonesian security forces
April 11, 2020
We have just received the tragic news that yesterday, 10th April 2020, 16 year old West Papuan boy Melki Joani was reportedly shot dead by the Indonesian military and police in Nabire, West Papua. Brief ChronologyAccording to local information, at 05:00 local time, Melki Joani was shot by Indonesian military/police…
Twitter remove 795 fake accounts created by Indonesian Government
April 2, 2020
In 2019, investigative journalism website Bellingcat uncovered a co-ordinated online propaganda operation being run by the Indonesian Government. The investigation uncovered a network of hundreds of fake social media accounts across platforms including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, attempting to skew international views of West Papua and the ongoing genocide. In a major development, Twitter have […]
The Indonesian women speaking out about West Papua
March 26, 2020
A must read article and radio podcast by ABC Australia have shined a light on the incredibly brave work of Indonesian lawyer Veronica Koman and activist Zely Ariane who are risking all to stand in solidarity with West Papua. “I was being brainwashed. Indonesians are being brainwashed and systematic censorship,” Veronica said. “I always get calls […]
Invite your MP to our Parliamentary meeting on West Papua!
February 27, 2020
A meeting in the UK Parliament on March 23 will discuss the huge developments in West Papua in 2019 and how to intensify last year’s wide-spread UK parliamentary activity in support of West Papua. Ask your local MP to attend using our template email/letter: Template letter to MPs You can write to your local MP […]
The unbroken spirit of Benny Wenda
February 18, 2020
A in-depth profile article has been published by New Naratif about Free West Papua Campaign founder Benny Wenda – from his early life growing up in West Papua and experiences under Indonesian military occupation, through to the present day, where he leads the United Liberation Movement for West Papua. Read the article here
Solidarity with those affected by bush fires
January 13, 2020
Everyone at the Free West Papua Campaign sends our solidarity and thoughts to all our supporters in Australia who have been affected by the bush fires. We are praying for you and for everyone affected by these fires.