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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…
London demonstration – open access to West Papua
April 1, 2015
Join us, Tapol, Survival International and many other organisations, to call on the Indonesian government to allow free and open access to West Papua for international journalists, humanitarian agencies and human rights organisations! 29 April 2015, 12:00 noon, outside the Indonesian Embassy, 38 Grosvenor Square, London W1K 2HW West Papua…
West Papuan leaders meet solidarity groups in Brisbane, Australia
March 31, 2015
West Papuan leaders of the newly formed United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), including Benny Wenda, Octovianus Mote and Rex Rumakiek, met in Brisbane over the weekend with Australian and some Aotearoa/New Zealand solidarity groups. As their campaign for full membership for West Papua to the Melanesian Spearhead Group…
Melanesian Anglican churches unite to support a free West Papua
March 28, 2015
Source: Anglican News Service Melanesian Anglican churches unite to support a free West Papua. “This consultation affirms that it is morally and ethically wrong to remain silent when our brothers and sisters from West Papua are suffering from suppression and human rights atrocities under an oppressive colonial ruler at our…
Indonesian police shoot Papuans fundraising for Vanuatu after Cyclone Pam
March 21, 2015
PRESS RELEASE Dear everyone It brings me much sadness and grief to report that 2 days ago on the 19th of March; 4 more of my people were shot by the Indonesian police. 1 was killed and at least 3 more were arrested, all simply for attending a peaceful fundraiser…
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu renews call for UN review of West Papuan self-determination
March 16, 2015
On 27th February 2015 Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu met with West Papuan independence leader and founder of the Free West Papua Campaign, Benny Wenda, in Cape Town, South Africa. He has renewed his call for the UN to instigate an investigation into the so called Act of ‘Free’ Choice…
Urgent Pacific Disaster Appeal after Cyclone Pam
March 15, 2015
West Papua independence leader Benny Wenda has launched this urgent appeal to help those affected by Cyclone Pam which has caused much loss of life and destruction throughout many Pacific nations. Please Donate here Benny…