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More support for West Papua’s freedom from Archbishop Desmond Tutu
November 20, 2015
Today West Papuan Independence Leader and Spokesperson for the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) met with Archbishop Desmond Tutu in Cape Town, South Africa. Archbishop Desmond Tutu told Benny Wenda “The people of West Papua and their struggle are in my prayers”
Filep Karma finally released from prison
November 19, 2015
After more than 11 years in jail for raising the West Papuan flag, West Papuan independence leader Filep Karma has finally been released! This is an incredible day for the people of West Papua and follows from years of hard work and campaigning for his freedom. It is a reward…
Join us to celebrate 10 years of the Free West Papua Campaign
November 19, 2015
The Free West Papua Campaign is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its official Oxford launch, and we would like you to join us!
Calling on all supporters around the world to join the Global Flag Raising for West Papua
November 17, 2015
Calling on ALL our supporters to take part in the biggest global day of action for West Papua. This year on 1st December the Free West Papua Campaign is calling on people all around the world to take pictures of themselves holding or raising the West Papuan Morning Star flag…
Human Rights Watch releases damning report on media freedom in West Papua
November 13, 2015
Human Rights Watch have released an extensive and damning report into the state of media freedom in West Papua. Titled “Something to Hide? Indonesia’s Restrictions…
More support from the Solomon Islands PM for West Papua’s freedom
November 12, 2015
On 4th November the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare welcomed a delegation of West Papuans, including members of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) to his office and assured them of his determination as Chair of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) to continue to
West Papuan Independence leader reportedly tortured to death by the Indonesian police
November 9, 2015
We are very sorry to learn that West Papuan Independence Leader Rigo Wambo reportedly died today after being tortured by the Indonesian police when he supported a West Papua-wide boycott of Indoensian Independence Celebrations. Rigo Wambo was the Chairperson of the West Papua National Committee [KNPB] in the Central Mamberamo…
FWPC Perth becomes FWPC Western Australia
November 9, 2015
FWPC Perth becomes FWPC WA Following a reorganisation Free West Papua Campaign Perth has been renamed Free West Papua Campaign Western Australia. The name change will also apply to a new Website, Facebook and Twitter. The Free West Papua Campaign Western Australia will be lead by West Papuan activist Alpheus
Mourning ceremony and Free West Papua protest held in London
November 4, 2015
On 30th October we held a Mourning Service and Free West Papua protest in London outside the Headquarters of BP Tinto and Rio Tinto, both of which which have massive resource interests in West Papua. These multinational corporations are effectively funding Indonesia’s genocide and illegal occupation in West Papua
New Guardian article exposes violence against women in West Papua
October 29, 2015
An article has recently been published by the Guardian, exposing some of the institutionalised violence against women in West Papua. The article documents many human rights violations against women and also mentions how West Papuans were denied their right to a referendum on self-determination.