News Stories
Category: Human Rights
URGENT REPORTS: At least 9 West Papuan people shot, 1 killed by Indonesian police
October 29, 2016
I have just received urgent reports that on 27th October, at least 9 West Papuan people were shot and 1 was killed as the Indonesian police opened fire in Manokwari. According to reports, West Papuan people took to the streets to protest the murder of a West Papuan youth Vigal
Melanesian identity is growing in West Papua, in resistance to the increasing repression of the West Papuan people
October 6, 2016
Melanesian Identity is growing in West Papua as a reaction to the increasing repression of the West Papuan people
Seven countries support West Papua at the UN General Assembly!
September 27, 2016
History for West Papua was made at the United Nations General Assembly last week as a record breaking seven countries raised the plight and struggle of the West Papuan people!
Up to 100 people unlawfully arrested at mass rallies held by West Papuans to thank Pacific countries for supporting them at the UN
September 25, 2016
Mass rallies were held throughout West Papua on 19th September as the people of West Papua took to the streets to peaceful show their thanks and encouragement to Pacific countries for supporting their struggle at the United Nations General Assembly 2016. A clear message from the…
Free West Papua support grows in Aotearoa New Zealand
September 25, 2016
This month there has been widespread support and solidarity for West Papua’s freedom from Aotearoa New Zealand. On 6th September 2016 a petition was tabled in New Zealand’s Parliament, calling it to urge the Government to address the ongoing human rights situation in West Papua. It also called on…
URGENT UK CALL FOR ACTION: INVITE YOUR MP TO THE APPG ON WEST PAPUA MEETING NEXT MONTH
September 16, 2016
We need British-based supporters of the campaign to ask their MPs to attend. Below is a template email you can send to your local MP with the details of the APPG and requesting their attendance. It is vital that we spread awareness of the reality of life in West Papua
Pacific Coalition on West Papua gains momentum
September 7, 2016
The Pacific Coalition on West Papua (PCWP) recently met in Honolulu, Hawaii and is fast gaining momentum with eight Pacific nations now backing West Papua! The initial members of the PCWP were Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Front de Liberation Nationale Kanak et Socialiste (FLNKS) of Kanaky/New Caledonia and the United Liberation…
Rize of the Morning Star Presents ROCKIN FOR WEST PAPUA
August 26, 2016
The Free West Papua Campaign is happy to announce that the first GLOBAL PEACE CONCERT will be held for West Papua this October and we are inviting YOU to be a part of it. Join Rockin for West Papua NOW!!!
Pacific women call for investigation of women’s rights in West Papua
August 26, 2016
Information in this article was originally written by Radio New Zealand Radio New Zealand has reported that Pacific women are calling for an independent mission to investigate violence against women in occupied West Papua. West Papuan human rights activist Rode Wanimbo speaking to the Pacific Women’s Network Against Violence…
Rallies for West Papua held across the world on the Day of Broken Promise
August 23, 2016
15th August 2016 marked exactly 54 years to the day that West Papua was handed over to Indonesia without the consultation of a single West Papuan person. This so called “New York Agreement” is known to West Papuans as the “Day of Broken Promise” as it promised an Independence referendum…