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Mission

My mission is simple – to allow my people to determine their future in a free and fair independence referendum.

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Background

West Papua has been under Indonesian occupation since 1962. Over 500,000 people estimated to have been killed since then.

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Int’l Law

West Papua has a legal right to self-determination because the decolonisation process following Dutch rule was never completed.

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The people of West Papua need your help. Find out how you can help the campaign for self-determination and justice.

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Latest News

December 1st must be a ‘Day of Mourning’ for all who died this year
November 22, 2019November 22, 2019

December 1st must be a ‘Day of Mourning’ for all who died this year

Statement: I, Chairman of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) declare Sunday December 1, 2019, a ‘Day of...

Honorary Freedom of the City to be awarded to Benny Wenda
July 12, 2019July 12, 2019

Honorary Freedom of the City to be awarded to Benny Wenda

Benny Wenda is to be awarded the Honorary Freedom of the City at a special meeting of the Full Council...

UK Government calls Act of Free Choice ‘utterly flawed’ during historic parliamentary debate
May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

UK Government calls Act of Free Choice ‘utterly flawed’ during historic parliamentary debate

The UK Parliament held a comprehensive hour-long debate into West Papuan human rights on Wednesday. Members of Parliament (MPs) from...

Benny Wenda: Father Neles Tebay was one of West Papua’s great advocates for peace
April 16, 2019April 16, 2019

Benny Wenda: Father Neles Tebay was one of West Papua’s great advocates for peace

On Sunday, West Papua lost a great leader and peace-maker, Father Neles Tebay. He tirelessly sought throughout his life to...

March 20, 2019March 20, 2019

Benny Wenda: My condolences and sympathy for people in Sentani, West Papua

[This statement was first posted on the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) website in Mr Wenda’s capacity as...

Chairman of the ULMWP condemns Indonesian crack-down on freedom of expression
February 11, 2019February 11, 2019

Chairman of the ULMWP condemns Indonesian crack-down on freedom of expression

[Note: This statement was originally published by the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP).] On January 25, I, as...

Chairman of the ULMWP statement on chemical weapons and humanitarian crisis in Nduga
January 22, 2019January 22, 2019

Chairman of the ULMWP statement on chemical weapons and humanitarian crisis in Nduga

I, Chairman of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), condemn in the strongest possible terms the use of...

This Christmas, let the world remember the suffering people of West Papua
December 24, 2018December 24, 2018

This Christmas, let the world remember the suffering people of West Papua

On behalf of the ULMWP and the people of West Papua, I would like to wish you all a very...

The Indonesian President must immediately withdraw the Indonesian military from West Papua
December 18, 2018January 1, 2019

The Indonesian President must immediately withdraw the Indonesian military from West Papua

As Chairman of The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), I hereby call upon Indonesian President Joko Widodo to...

ULMWP stands in solidarity with Kanaky New Caledonia during the upcoming independence referendum
November 2, 2018November 2, 2018

ULMWP stands in solidarity with Kanaky New Caledonia during the upcoming independence referendum

3rd November 2018 To the people of Kanaky, On behalf of the people of West Papua, the ULMWP stands in...

Message of congratulations from ULMWP Chairman to KNPB Congress
October 28, 2018October 30, 2018

Message of congratulations from ULMWP Chairman to KNPB Congress

  28th October 2018 On behalf of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) I send my greetings to...

Benny Wenda considered for Freedom of City of Oxford Award
October 9, 2018October 9, 2018

Benny Wenda considered for Freedom of City of Oxford Award

Oxford City Council is considering honouring Benny Wenda with the Freedom of the City of Oxford. This prestigious award is...

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