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More support from the Solomon Islands PM for West Papua’s freedom
November 12, 2015
On 4th November the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare welcomed a delegation of West Papuans, including members of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) to his office and assured them of his determination as Chair of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) to continue to
West Papuan Independence leader reportedly tortured to death by the Indonesian police
November 9, 2015
We are very sorry to learn that West Papuan Independence Leader Rigo Wambo reportedly died today after being tortured by the Indonesian police when he supported a West Papua-wide boycott of Indoensian Independence Celebrations. Rigo Wambo was the Chairperson of the West Papua National Committee [KNPB] in the Central Mamberamo…
FWPC Perth becomes FWPC Western Australia
November 9, 2015
FWPC Perth becomes FWPC WA Following a reorganisation Free West Papua Campaign Perth has been renamed Free West Papua Campaign Western Australia. The name change will also apply to a new Website, Facebook and Twitter. The Free West Papua Campaign Western Australia will be lead by West Papuan activist Alpheus
Mourning ceremony and Free West Papua protest held in London
November 4, 2015
On 30th October we held a Mourning Service and Free West Papua protest in London outside the Headquarters of BP Tinto and Rio Tinto, both of which which have massive resource interests in West Papua. These multinational corporations are effectively funding Indonesia’s genocide and illegal occupation in West Papua
New Guardian article exposes violence against women in West Papua
October 29, 2015
An article has recently been published by the Guardian, exposing some of the institutionalised violence against women in West Papua. The article documents many human rights violations against women and also mentions how West Papuans were denied their right to a referendum on self-determination.
New All Party Parliamentarian Group (APPG) on West Papua launched in the British Parliament.
October 27, 2015
A new All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on West Papua has been launched in the British Parliament. Politicians from the governing and opposition parties yesterday joined together to form the APPG inside the British Parliament. Following the official launch the 1st meeting was held…
Event: Lani Singers performance & West Papua Art Exhibition in Cambridge
October 16, 2015
We are very happy to announce that West Papuan band The Lani Singers will be performing at the Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in the UK, from 12:00 to 16:30 on Sunday 25th October. A West Papua Art Exhibition is also open on the same day.
Action needed: Ask your UK MP to join the All Party Parliamentary Group on West Papua
October 16, 2015
A new All Party Parliamentary Group for West Papua is being set up this month and we are calling on all UK friends and supporters to please write to their MP and ask them to join this important group.
Te Vaka compose a new Free West Papua song
October 12, 2015
Legendary Pacific band Te Vaka have composed an incredible new Free West Papua song as part of their latest album Amataga. Papua I Sisifo is a true freedom song from the heart of the South Pacific and means so much to all West Papuans to hear such a powerful song
West Papuan monks and a journalist arrested and beaten by the Indonesian police
October 8, 2015
Today in West Papua, several West Papuan monks were reportedly arrested and beaten by the Indonesian police for peacefully demonstrating against the killing of youths and children. A local journalist was also attacked by the Indonesian police.