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Category: Pacific
ANZAC Day Message 2016
April 24, 2016
Dear friends, Today, on ANZAC Day we remember the incredible commitment of our brave ANZAC heores who fought and died alongside one another, helping to keep our region Independent and free. West Papuans known by James Burrowes, fighting alongside Australian troops in World War II to…
Mass rallies held all over West Papua to call for full membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group – 44 arrested
April 19, 2016
On Wednesday 13th April, mass rallies were held across West Papua to call for The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP)’s full membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG). The people of West Papua demonstrated in their thousands and made their wishes heard in Port Numbay/Jayapura, Sorong, Wamena, Biak,…
West Papuans arrested, beaten and jailed for supporting full membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group
April 11, 2016
On 5th April, West Papuans commemorated what they refer to as the Day of Hope, the day that the West Papuan Parliament was first launched in 1961. Indonesian military and police storming the peaceful West Papuan prayer gathering because West Papuans were praying for full membership…
Rex Horoi to be appointed Solomons’ West Papua envoy
March 21, 2016
Former Solomon Islands diplomat Rex Horoi is expected to be appointed his country’s special envoy on West Papua at the Melanesian Spearhead Group. Solomons Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogovare, has intimated that Mr Horoi – the outgoing Director of the Foundation…
Rize of The Morning Star launches CD Compilation #02
March 17, 2016
We’re very happy to share with you all that the international movement Rize of the Morning Star has just released their second CD compilation which features many prominent musicians from around the world, using their musical talents to raise international awareness and support for West Papua’s freedom.
Moving letter written about an Australian World War II veteran of West Papua
February 25, 2016
This moving letter has been written to the people of West Papua by an Australian World War II veteran who fought alongside West Papuans to keep Australia Independent from Japanese occupation. It has also been written by his son, who after hearing first hand of the horrors of war, has…
ULMWP – Fiji Cyclone Appeal
February 22, 2016
United Liberation Movement for West Papua 21st February, 2016 MEDIA STATEMENT United Liberation Movement for West Papua Fiji Appeal 2016 ULMWP appeals for Cyclone Winston relief aid for Fiji The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) is deeply saddened to see the terrible effects of Cyclone Winston on our…
New Zealand film raises awareness for West Papua
February 19, 2016
Set in a Rugby league clubroom, Run It Straight is an Aotearoa New Zealand film that tells the story of a community who open their hearts to the people of West Papua and the struggle for freedom. If you do one thing today, please watch and share this inspirational film.
Solomon Islands PM reiterates West Papua support
January 23, 2016
On January 21st, the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, and the Chairperson of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), Hon. Manasseh Sogavare met once again with members of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP). The ULMWP briefed the Prime Minister on the situation in occupied West Papua and…
Indonesia’s deforestation in West Papua causing health problems in Papua New Guinea and Micronesia
December 15, 2015
Recently, the world has learned about the blanket of smog across Indonesia caused by slash and burn deforestation. In occupied West Papua, there has been the same rampant deforestation and the smog is now causing health problems across the region, including in Papua New Guinea and Micronesia. Below is a…