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More protests held for French journalists in West Papua
October 18, 2014
On 13th October,protests were held all over West Papua in support of the release of French journalists Thomas Dandois and Valentine Bourrat being detained by the Indonesian authorities in West Papua. The journalists situation West-Papuan-protestor-calls-for-the-release-of-French-jounalists-detained-in-West-Papua The…
West Papuan Cultural Day held in Papua New Guinea
October 12, 2014
West Papuan dancers on the stage An historic West Papuan Cultural Day was held yesterday in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, organised by West Papuan UPNG Students and also attended by members of Free West Papua…
Benny Wenda nominated for Nobel Peace Prize again
October 3, 2014
The Free West Papua Campaign is delighted to announce that for the second year in a row, Free West Papua Campaign founder Benny Wenda has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Benny Wenda speaking at…
Prime Minister of Vanuatu pays tribute to West Papuan leader at United Nations
September 30, 2014
Joe Natuman, the Prime Minister of Vanuatu, speaking at the United Nations about West Papuan leader Dr. John Ondawame West Papuan leader John Ondawame remembered at the UN Today history was made at the United Nations…
Report from Benny Wenda witnessing the Scottish referendum on independence
September 26, 2014
Benny Wenda speaking to thousands of Scottish people the day before the Scottish independence referendum Last Thursday I was invited to witness and and to count the votes in the Scottish referendum on independence. I was…
Press release: Benny Wenda to observe Scottish independence referendum
September 17, 2014
This press release has been written by Nobel Peace Prize Nominee and Free West Papua Campaign founder, Benny Wenda about his visit to Scotland to observe the independence referendum there. Benny will be speaking from 19:00 this evening at: The…
Letter of Condolence after death of John Ondawame
September 5, 2014
Benny Wenda meeting with John Ondawame and Andy Ayamiseba from WPNCL in Vanuatu Yesterday, Free West Papua Campaign founder Benny Wenda wrote this letter of condolence after the passing of fellow West Papuan leader, John Otto…
Benny Wenda’s Statement on murder of Papuan leader Martinus Yohame
September 1, 2014
Free West Papua Campaign founder Benny Wenda in Port Vila, Vanuatu, 2013 Photo: Humans of Vanuatu A public statement from Nobel Peace Prize Nominee and Free West Papua Campaign founder, Benny Wenda Dear friends, supporters and…
Global day of protests for jailed journalists in West Papua
August 27, 2014
The Free West Papua Campaign in the UK protests for the release of the journalists outside the Indonesian Embassy in LondonOn Monday 25th August, the Free West Papua Campaign organised demonstrations in 5 different countries all…
Benny Wenda calls for worldwide protests to free French journalists
August 21, 2014
Press Release This statement has been released by Benny Wenda, Nobel Peace Prize Nominee and founder of the Free West Papua Campaign Dear friends of West Papua I am writing to you today to ask for your essential support in…