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36 Asian organisations submit memorandum to UN for West Papuan self-determination
January 30, 2018
On 26th January, the Malaysian Socialist Party submitted a memorandum to a United Nations representative in Kuala Lumpur, calling on the UN to support West Papuan self-determination and to recognize the historic West Papuan People’s Petition, signed by over 1.8 million people. The memorandum was endorsed by a total of…
Survey compares West Papuan concerns to Indonesian concerns about West Papua
January 30, 2018
This article was originally published by the International Coalition for Papua (ICP). The ‘Indonesian Institute of Sciences’ (LIPI) in cooperation with ‘Change.org’ has conducted an internet survey among 27.298 Indonesian citizens about their perceptions regarding West Papua. The majority of participants consisted of Non-Papuans (98%), most of them living outside…
World’s eyes on Indonesia as Political Prisoner Yanto Awerkion is tried for ‘Treason’ over Support For West Papua Independence Petition – 9th January 2018
January 3, 2018
World’s eyes on Indonesia as Political Prisoner Yanto Awerkion is tried for Treason Over Support For West Papua Independence Petition – 9th January 2018 Video of Yanko Version 1 (with subtitles) www.x Version 2 (without subtitles) www.x LONDON – The world’s eyes are on Indonesia on 9th January 2018 as…
Christmas and New Year message from West Papuan independence leader Benny Wenda
December 22, 2017
West Papuan independence leader Benny Wenda has written this Christmas and New Year message to the people of West Papua and all international supporters, giving his thanks at the incredible progresses made for West Papua in 2o17 and his encouragement for the years ahead. The Free West Papua Campaign echoes…
Join our appeal to help Free Yanto Awerkion!
December 19, 2017
Please help us to get Yanto out of jail Please help us free Yanto Rather than sharing Christmas with his family, West Papuan political prisoner Yanto Awerkion will be spending Christmas day in a prison cell in West Papua – all for signing a petition…. In May 2017, the Indonesian…
66 arrested and 4 beaten at solidarity rallies held in 14 Indonesian cities to reject Indonesia’s occupation of West Papua
December 19, 2017
Today, an unprecedented wave of solidarity from people across Indonesia took place for West Papua’s freedom as the West Papuan Student’s Alliance (AMP), together with the Indonesian People’s Front for West Papua (FRI-West Papua), held rallies in 14 Indonesian cities.
3 days to go before the #GlobalFlagRaising for West Papua on 1st December!
November 28, 2017
Calling on ALL supporters to join the Global Flag Raising for West Papua! We are inviting you to join us to take part in what we hope to be the biggest Global day of action for West Papua so far. Each year we ask supporters to take photos of themselves
New Solomon Islands Prime Minister reiterates his country’s support for West Papua
November 25, 2017
We are delighted to report that the new Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, H.E. Mr. Rick Hou, is following in the footsteps of former PM H.E. Mr. Manasseh Sogavare in supporting West Papua. Thank you Prime Minister! Tagio tumas! After meeting with Octovianus Mote from the United Liberation Movement for…
Press Release: West Papuan civilians in danger amid Indonesian military attacks
November 18, 2017
WEST PAPUAN CIVILIANS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER AS INDONESIAN MILITARY AND POLICE RAID THEIR VILLAGES
On behalf of Pacific Leaders, Vanuatu Prime Minister tells the Pope about West Papua
November 16, 2017
On 12th November, Vanuatu Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Charlot Salwai met with His Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican and took the opportunity to raise the plight of the people of West Papua.