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West Papua MSG application video
April 28, 2015
We urge all supporters to watch and share this video calling for West Papua to be accepted into the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) this summer. The people of West Papua are Melanesian, not Indonesian.
Draft Free West Papua letter for Melanesian parliamentarians
April 23, 2015
We have compiled this draft letter for Melanesians to send to their MP’s and asking them to support West Papua joining the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG). West Papuans need all the support they can get from all fellow Melanesians so please do send this letter and help to bring West Papua…
Free West Papua protest in Nigeria
April 23, 2015
Yesterday the first Free West Papua protest was held in Nigeria outside the Indonesian Embassy in Lagos. The protest was organised by Pan African Consciousness Resistance (PACOR) and follows a surge of support from South Africa for a Free West Papua. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF__3ZcSGBw&feature=em-share_video_user We are very grateful for this demonstration being…
Free West Papua concert in Los Angeles, USA
April 22, 2015
Announcing a global solidarity concert for West Papua being held in Los Angeles, USA on May 15th. Featuring leading Australian urban roots band Blue King Brown, US based reggae outfit Big Mountain, and activist art collective AK Rockefeller. West Papua independence leader Benny Wenda will also be attending as a
Pan-Pacific solidarity for West Papua launched at protest
April 18, 2015
Today, history was made in London as West Papuan independence leader Benny Wenda declared the start of a new Pan-Pacific solidarity for West Papua. Free West Papua Campaign protest held Today, the Free West Papua Campaign held a protest in front of the Indonesian Embassy in London to call for…
New documentary about Benny Wenda
April 11, 2015
We are delighted to share with you the trailer of a new documentary film about Nobel Peace Prize Nominee and Free West Papua Campaign founder Benny Wenda, “The Road to Home”. Filmed over a 2 year period by British filmmaker Dominic Brown, it provides a rare insight into the life…
Footage emerges from Paniai massacre in West Papua
April 9, 2015
The human rights organisation, Minority Rights Group International has released footage from the aftermath of the Paniai massacre in West Papua which resulted in deaths of at least 4 West Papuan children and the injury of up to 21 others. Last December, West Papuan children who were decorating a Christmas
PNG prime minister calls on Indonesia to reduce troops in West Papua
April 4, 2015
Papua New Guinean prime minister Peter O’Neill has called on Indonesia to fulfil the promise of its former president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, to reduce troops stationed in West Papua. Mr O’Neill told Radio Australia’s Pacific Beat program that Mr Yudhoyono had discussed this intention with him during a bilateral meeting
New range of Free West Papua t-shirts now available
April 2, 2015
We have a new range of Free West Papua t-shirts available to purchase through our online shop. They are high quality organic fair-trade cotton t-shirts, screen printed by hand using eco-friendly inks. Available in a number of sizes including childrens and women’s fit. We deliver worldwide and accept all currencies.…
Launch of PNG Union for West Papua
April 2, 2015
Date: 03rd April 2015 – This Good Friday Venue: Granville Motel. Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Time: 1:00 – 4:30 pm Guest speakers: Hon. Gary Juffa, Governor of Oro Province & Leader for Peoples Movement for Change (PMC) Party. Governor Powes Parkop, John Tekwie, David Kua We are openly inviting…