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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.
Global Attention Needed – The people of West Papua in danger on 19th December
December 18, 2016
This message has been released by West Papuan Independence Leader Benny Wenda ahead of rallies that are planned tomorrow on 19th December in West Papua, rejecting the Indonesian military’s illegal invasion of West Papua exactly 55 years ago on 19th December Dear everyone, I am writing this message as an…
PNG Opposition Leader says that West Papuan calls for self-determination process cannot be ignored
December 16, 2016
Information and the photo in this post come from an original article published by Radio New Zealand Papua New Guinea’s Opposition Leader Hon. Don Polye says that West Papuan calls for a legitimate…
Join our Christmas Donor Appeal
December 14, 2016
What a year we have had!!! The Free West Papua Campaign have made great progress in 2016 towards bringing self-determination for West Papua with plans to hold an internationally supervised vote in West Papua now being discussed & recognised by state leaders. Along with an increase in incredible and passionate…
Calling on ALL supporters to join the Global Flag Raising for West Papua!
November 28, 2016
Join the Global Flag Raising for West Papua this December 1st. We are calling on ALL our supporters to take part in the biggest global day of action for West Papua so far.
Screenings of the Award-Winning Film “The Road to Home” held in London for West Papua
November 14, 2016
In the past couple of weeks, there have been two screenings in London, UK of the Award-Winning documentary, The Road to Home that follows the life of West Papuan Independence Leader Benny Wenda and his peaceful struggle to liberate his people from colonial rule. Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flWP4OM1NY4 The