July 1 is a very important anniversary for every West Papuan. On this day in 1971, the OPM (Organisasi Papua...
Category: Statements
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...
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...
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...
Members of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua have arrived in Port Moresby ahead of the MSG
10th February 2018, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) would like to announce...
Time is running out. We need a peaceful solution in West Papua that addresses the root cause of the suffering.
Originally written by Benny Wenda on 17th November 2017. He has also written a short summary of this statement which...
Attacks, disappearances and killings by unknown persons are now part of daily life for West Papuans
This month, several West Papuan people, particularly activists from the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) have been intimidated, attacked and...
Statement from Benny Wenda on the West Papuan People’s Petition
The West Papuan people’s petition is no hoax: it is the voice of our people – signed by the majority of...
West Papua wishes PNG a Happy Independence Day
Dear all Papua New Guinean wantoks, On behalf of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) and the people...
West Papua will NOT celebrate Indonesia’s Independence Day
On 17th August, the Indonesia will celebrate its’ Independence Day, marking 72 years of independence since 1945. I wish...