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Category: Referendum
Yanto Awerkion remains behind bars for supporting the West Papuan People’s Petition
December 15, 2017
As the year draws to a close, we would like to give an update on the situation around West Papuan political prisoner Yanto Awerkion who was arrested on 30th May 2017, simply for speaking at an event supporting the historic West Papuan People’s Petition which in total was signed by…
Photos and thanks after Global Flag Raising for West Papua!
December 8, 2017
The Free West Papua Campaign would like to thank everyone who attended the historic Global Flag Raising for West Papua on 1st December. This year we received over 250 photos from over 30 countries around the world, making it the biggest global day of action for West Papua so far!…
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…
Interview with Benny Wenda on the West Papuan People’s Petition
November 10, 2017
On 8th November, Sydney Criminal Lawyers interviewed West Papuan Independence Leader Benny Wenda on the story, success and significance of the West Papuan People’s Petition, which he presented to the United Nations in September, containing the signatures of over 1.8 million West Papuan people.
Join the Global Flag Raising for West Papua. 1st December!
November 10, 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!
Australian Green Party calls for Senate motion supporting West Papuan self-determination, following the petition
October 23, 2017
On 19th October in the Australian Senate, Leader of the Green Party, Senator Richard Di Natale put forward a motion in support of West Papuan self-determination, following the historic West Papuan People’s Petition signed by over 1.8 million people being submitted to the Untied Natio
ULMWP leaders inside West Papua endorse the West Papuan People’s Petition
October 20, 2017
Statement originally published on The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP)’s website. Following the historic presentation of the West Papuan People’s Petition to the United Nations, the internal Board Committee of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) made up of representatives of the 3 largest pro-independence organisations in West…
Benny Wenda on the West Papuan People’s Petition
October 20, 2017
This statement, written by West Papuan Independence Leader Benny Wenda was originally published on The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP)’s website. The West Papuan people’s petition is no hoax: it is the voice of our people – signed by the majority of West Papuans The real hoax is Indonesia’s justification…
Human Rights Law Centre calls for Australia to act on West Papuan People’s Petition, following its election to UN Human Rights Council
October 18, 2017
Yesterday, 17th October, Australia was elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council. As West Papua’s closest and largest regional neighbour, this has incredibly significant implications for human rights in West Papua. Benny Wenda, West Papuan Independence Leader and Spokesperson for the United Liberation Movement for…
West Papuan people continue to gather to give thanks for their petition being delivered to the UN
October 18, 2017
Yesterday 17th October, over 1,500 people gathered outside the office of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) in Wamena, West Papua to give thanks at the successful delivery of the West Papuan People’s Petition to the Untied Nations.