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World renowned Poet Benjamin Zephaniah takes a stand for a Free West Papua Petition
February 18, 2017
We are delighted to share with you all that Internationally renowned Poet and Author Benjamin Zephaniah has become the latest person to take a stand (literally) for the Global Free West Papua Petition! Internationally renowned poet and longstanding Free West Papua supporter Benjamin Zephaniah supporting the…
West Papuan father tortured and shot by the Indonesian military
February 15, 2017
We have received urgent information that West Papuan father David Tarko was brutally tortured and shot by the Indonesian military in Maribu village near the capital city of Port Numbay/Jayapura. The Indonesian military reportedly raided his village after he was accused of supporting West Papuan Independence activists, beat him up…
West Papuan Political Prisoner Steven Itlay released from jail
February 11, 2017
We are delighted to announce that West Papuan political prisoner Steven Itlay has been released today after serving nearly a year in prison for organising a Free West Papua prayer gathering. Steven Itlay became one of West Papua’s most renowned political prisoners after being arrested in 2016 and has been…
Global Petition and Swim for West Papua Launched in Westminster
January 25, 2017
Yesterday The Free West Papua Campaign made another significant step in supporting West Papuans in their journey towards freedom; the official launch of the Global Petition for an Internationally Supervised Vote at the Palace of Westminster. The ground breaking petition is addressed to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António…
Back the Swim & Let West Papua Vote Global Petition Launch
January 23, 2017
The Free West Papua Campaign invites you to help us launch our 2017 campaign; “#BackTheSwim & #LetWestPapuaVote” We’re excited to announce that tomorrow 24th January we’re launching the world’s largest Global Petition for West Papua! This petition will be in support of the Westminster Declaration for an Internationally Supervised Vote
Human Rights in West Papua: 2016 in Review
January 19, 2017
2016 was a dismal year for West Papuan human rights. Despite promises from President Joko Widodo’s administration, abuses continued and even expanded in response to growing Papuan civil society mobilisation in support of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua and their bid for membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group.…
West Papua and International developments: 2016 in Review
January 16, 2017
West Papua Internal and international developments: 2016 in Review ULMWP’s Melanesian Spearhead Group membership campaign progress. (See notes section) The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), formed in December 2014 to unite the Papuan independence movement, has been attempting to gain membership of a sub-regional organisation in the…
Happy New Year from West Papuan Independence Leader Benny Wenda
December 31, 2016
Below is a special Christmas and New Year message by the Nobel Peace Prize Nominated West Papuan Independence Leader Benny Wenda , thanking and encouraging everyone for their continued support for West Papua. This message was originally published as part of our full Christmas and New Year message. “I would
Free West Papua Christmas and New Year Message
December 24, 2016
The Free West Papua Campaign would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! It’s been an incredible year for West Papua with so much momentum and support increasing from around the world.
Media Alert: Over 500 people arrested for calling for West Papua’s full MSG membership and rejecting Indonesia’s invasion
December 19, 2016
Today 19th December, rallies took place across West Papua to show support for the United Liberation Movement for West Papua at the MSG, as well as rejecting the Indonesian military’s illegal invasion of West Papua exactly 55 years ago on 19th December.