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Rockin’ for West Papua Peace Concerts held around the world!
October 12, 2017
Last year, there were over 80 bands playing in 14 concerts in 5 different countries. This year there were over 150 bands playing in 27 concerts in 5 countries! In Aotearoa New Zealand Auckland (2 concerts): SJD, Steve Abel, Jocee Tuck, Sean McMahon, DJ English Jake, The Biscuits, The Hollow
Message from Rockin’ for West Papua founder, Ash Brennan
October 12, 2017
Below is a message from Ash Brennan, the founder of Rockin’ for West Papua, a series of peace concerts held around the world for West Papua every year. He expresses his thanks and gratitude on behalf of the Free West Papua Campaign to all those who helped this all these…
People gather in West Papua to give thanks at the success of the West Papuan People’s Petition
September 30, 2017
On Friday 29th September, people in Sentani, West Papua, gathered to give thanks at the success of the West Papuan People’s Petition which was presented to the United Nations on 26th September.
St Vincent & The Grenadines supports West Papuan self-determination at the United Nations General Assembly
September 26, 2017
On Friday 22nd September, at the United Nations General Assembly, the Deputy Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines H.E. Mr. Louis Straker, addressed the General Debate and spoke passionately about the people of West Papua and their struggle for freedom. Addressing decolonization as a whole, the Deputy Prime
West Papuan youths tortured by the Indonesian military in Merauke
September 25, 2017
We have received urgent, unconfirmed reports from West Papua that yesterday 2 West Papuan youths were tortured by the Indonesian military in the city of Merauke. According to a victim’s testimony, on 24th September, the 2 West Papuan youths arrived at the city of Merauke from their village of Yanggandur…
Solomon Islands supports West Papuan self-determination at the United Nations General Assembly
September 22, 2017
Today at the United Nations General Assembly, the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, H.E. Mr. Manasseh Sogavare made a heartfelt speech, reaffirming the unbreakable and longstanding support of his people and nation for the people of West Papua. He opened his remarks concerning West Papua, linking in the United Nations
Vanuatu supports West Papuan self-determination at the United Nations General Assembly
September 22, 2017
Today at the United Nations General Assembly, the Prime Minister of Vanuatu, H.E. Mr. Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas made an inspiring speech in which he reaffirmed the strong and consistent support of his people and nation for the people of West Papua. For half a century, the international community has witnessed
Tuvalu supports West Papuan self-determination at the United Nations General Assembly
September 21, 2017
Today at the United Nations General Assembly, the Prime Minister of Tuvalu, H.E. Mr. Enele Sosene Sopoaga made an inspiring speech in which he reaffirmed the strong and consistent support of his people and nation for the people of West Papua. He stated, “Of similar concerns, the people of West
Solomon Islands condemns West Papua human rights abuses, at the UN Human Rights Council
September 20, 2017
Today at the Human Rights Council in Geneva, the government of Solomon Islands reiterated its firm support for the human rights of the people of West Papua and condemned the increasing human rights violations against West Papuan people. Solomon Islands Permanent Representative, Minister Councilor Barrett Salato on behalf of the…
West Papua: Five facts about Indonesia’s occupation
September 20, 2017
Military repression, possible genocide, western collusion Indonesia refuses a referendum on self-determination & independence London, UK – 19 September 2017 By Connor Woodman, Politics of Papua Project, University of Warwick, UK The Indonesian president, Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo, is desperate to keep hidden Indonesia’s dark, dirty secret: its brutal…