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Solomon Islands and Vanuatu rugby league teams show support for West Papua’s freedom!
November 3, 2017
The Solomon Islands and Vanuatu national rugby league teams have come out in strong support and solidarity with West Papua’s freedom, together raising the West Papuan national flag at an international test match in Honiara.
West Papuan school student dies in prison after being tortured by the Indonesian military and police
November 2, 2017
We have received shocking and heartbreaking news from West Papua that on 30th October, West Papuan school student Oktovianus Beteop died after being brutally tortured by the Indonesian military and police.
Free West Papua support from Aoteaora New Zealand band Katchafire!
October 29, 2017
Last night in Oxford, United Kingdom, world renowned band Katchafire from Aotearoa New Zealand gave a Free West Papua shout out! Katchafire are known around the world as an inspiring reggae band and are also Free West Papua supporters.
200 more Indonesian police sent to West Papua during crackdown
October 27, 2017
On 21st October, 200 personnel from the Indonesian Police Mobile Brigade (BRIMOB) were sent to West Papua from Makassar, Indonesia. According to the Indonesian media, they were sent “in anticipation” of the conflict in West Papua.
Vanuatu calls on Australia to support West Papua following its election to UN Human Rights Council
October 25, 2017
Vanuatu is calling on the Australian government to support West Papua now that it has been elected to sit at the UN Human Rights Council.
Free West Papua protest in Darwin after former Indonesian President given honourary doctorate
October 25, 2017
A Free West Papua demonstration was held outside the Hilton Hotel in Darwin, Australia yesterday where former Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) was given a special lunch after receiving an honorary doctorate from Charles Darwin University. The Council of Charles Darwin University (CDU) described SBY as a “courageous leader”…
Asian Human Rights Commission calls for justice after West Papuan student tortured by the Indonesian police
October 24, 2017
Following the brutal torture of West Papuan student Yunus Wanaruni by the Indonesian police, the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has created an urgent action appeal in calling for justice. TAKE ACTION HERE You can read the full report and action below: Dear Friends, The Asian Human Rights…
West Papuan home burnt down by the Indonesian military and police
October 24, 2017
The photo and much of the info in this article come from Radio New Zealand. In the last few days, news has filtered out of West Papua that the Indonesian militry and police have nce again been engaging in “Sweeping Operations” around the area of the Grasberg Mine, operated by…
Australian Green Party calls for Senate motion supporting West Papuan self-determination, following the petition
October 23, 2017
On 19th October in the Australian Senate, Leader of the Green Party, Senator Richard Di Natale put forward a motion in support of West Papuan self-determination, following the historic West Papuan People’s Petition signed by over 1.8 million people being submitted to the Untied Natio
ULMWP leaders inside West Papua endorse the West Papuan People’s Petition
October 20, 2017
Statement originally published on The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP)’s website. Following the historic presentation of the West Papuan People’s Petition to the United Nations, the internal Board Committee of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) made up of representatives of the 3 largest pro-independence organisations in West…