News and statements

Benny Wenda launches Melanesian and Pan-Pacific Solidarity for West Papua

Benny Wenda wrote this statement yesterday after a Pacific Solidarity movement for West Papua was declared at the Free West Papua...

We are delighted to share with you the trailer of a new documentary film about Nobel Peace Prize Nominee, Benny...

Last month, Benny Wenda launched a Pacific Disaster Appeal after Cyclone Pam devastated the Melanesian nation of Vanuatu and many other...

On 27th February 2015 Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu met with West Papuan independence leader and founder of the Free West...

On 27th February 2015 Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu met with West Papuan independence leader and founder of the Free West...

Last Friday on the 13th of March, Benny Wenda gave a talk at the London School of Economics (LSE) in...

Benny Wenda has launched this urgent appeal to help those affected by Cyclone Pam which has caused much loss of...

To my fellow Pacific Islanders, who have suffered and are bravely enduring the devastating effects of Cyclone Pam: Dear brothers...

During his first official visit to South Africa, Benny Wenda met with many supporters and dignitaries including Chief Nkosi Zwelivelile...

The Nobel Peace Prize nominated West Papua independence leader Benny Wenda has embarked on his first ever official tour to South Africa,...

PRESS RELEASE United Liberation Movement for West Papua/ULMWP, newly formed West Papuan coordinating body which comprised of three main resistance...

“The world condemns Indonesia for the killings of 5 foreign citizens and 1 Indonesian citizen; what about the killings of...

Benny has written this statement about the recent mass arrests and Indonesian military and police action near the Grasberg mine...

Benny wrote this statement in December 2014 as a message to everyone for the new year Dear friends, supporters, fellow...

Benny has written this statement on the recent massacre in Paniai, West Papua which has left at least 5 Papuan boys dead...