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West Papua’s rightful place
May 22, 2015
The following appeared as a feature in the PNG Post- Courier newspaper on 22nd May 2015. By BENNY WENDA In one month’s time, the eyes of the Pacific will turn to Melanesia…
West Papuan leader denied entry by United States
May 15, 2015
At 14:00, 13 May 2015 the United States (US) office of homeland security stopped West Papuan Independence leader Mr Benny Wenda from boarding a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Los Angeles.
West Papua flags now available through our online shop
May 12, 2015
We are now selling West Papua flags through our online shop. Available in three different sizes, these flags are digitally printed on high quality knitted polyester, with eyelets/rope and toggle fixing. We deliver worldwide, and lll proceeds from sales will be used towards this campaign for a free and independent
Is media freedom more than words?
May 11, 2015
The Free West Papua Campaign (FWPC) welcomes news that journalists may now be able to visit West Papua. During his second visit to West Papua, Indonesian President Joko Widodo said visa restrictions are to be lifted. The announcement comes just days after a global day of action ‘for journalist access’…
ULMWP Press Release of Indonesian President’s visit to PNG
May 9, 2015
United Liberation Movement of West Papua 9 May 2015. Press Release. For Immediate release Melanesian solidarity can resist Indonesian pressure Event: Visit of Indonesian President Joko Widodo to Papua New Guinea on 10 and 11 May to meet Prime Minister Peter O’Neill. Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s visit to…
Hundreds arrested across West Papua at 1st May protests
May 4, 2015
A large number of rallies were held across West Papua on 1st May when people remembered and protested against the original handing over of the administration of West Papua from the Netherlands to Indonesia on 1st May 1963. It has been reported that up to 269 people were arrested
Benny Wenda on Indonesia hosting the Asian African Conference
May 3, 2015
West Papuan independence leader Benny Wenda has written this statement on Indonesia hosting the Asian African Conference which was originally held “against colonialism”. While Indonesia hosts the 2015 Asia Africa Conference, Indonesia continues to colonise West Papua Dear friends, The Indonesian government is currently hosting the Asian African Conference Commemoration
Free West Papua protest outside the Indonesian Embassy in London
May 2, 2015
Today we protested outside the Indonesian Embassy in London, the United Kingdom to demand an end to Indonesia’s brutal occupation of West Papua. Yesterday marks exactly 52 years to the day when Indonesia first illegally occupied West Papua on 1st May 1963 (“The Day of Terror”).
Benny Wenda raising Free West Papua support from Brighton, UK
May 1, 2015
Today West Papuan independence leader Benny Wenda with some other members of the Free West Papua Campaign visited Brighton where Benny gave a talk at local Radio Station, Radio Reverb. After
Global Day of Action for journalist access in West Papua
May 1, 2015
On Wednesday 29th of April there were 20 demonstrations in 10 countries worldwide, calling for journalists to be allowed into West Papua and an end to Indonesia’s media blackout of the country.