This statement has been released by Benny Wenda on behalf of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua, of which he is the Spokesperson. A Bahasa Malay/Indonesia translation can be found below The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) just held its extraordinary summit in Jakarta from 6 to 7 March, with the theme “Independence is the...
MEDIA STATEMENT Press Contact Email: [email protected] Press Contact Number: +61420289540 22nd January, 2016 The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) welcomes the democratic elections in the Republic of Vanuatu, our fellow Melanesian nation which has throughout history shown inspiring and resolute support for West Papuan self-determination and Independence. Speaking today, ULMWP Spokesperson,...
This media statement has been released by the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) of which Benny Wenda is the spokesperson. It was written following the historic supportive speeches made for West Papua at the United Nations by Prime Minister Hon. Samuela ʻAkilisi Pohiva of Tonga and Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare of the...
Dear friends, After the success of joining the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), we West Papuans have been celebrating and giving thanks, showing our gratitude to our Melanesian brothers and sisters and all supporters for welcoming us back into the Melanesian family. However despite this international recognition for our peaceful movement, the United Liberation Movement for...
United Liberation Movement of West Papua. Press Release – Statement – 18 June 2015 – For Immediate Release Now is the time for Melanesians to stand as one people We come to Honiara today tasked with a mission from the people of a united West Papua to complete our journey for full membership of the Melanesian...
Benny Wenda has released this statement in light of the further mass arrests and torture of West Papuans by the Indonesian police, just for peacefully supporting West Papua joining the Melanesian Spearhead Group through the United Liberation Movement of West Papua (ULMWP). I was deeply saddened once again to learn that yesterday on 28th May...
Benny Wenda has released this statement in light of the further mass arrests and torture of West Papuans by the Indonesian police, just for peacefully supporting West Papua joining the Melanesian Spearhead Group through the United Liberation Movement of West Papua (ULMWP). For media and press related inquiries you can contact the Office of...
United Liberation Movement of West Papua 9 May 2015. Press Release. For Immediate release Melanesian solidarity can resist Indonesian pressure Event: Visit of Indonesian President Joko Widodo to Papua New Guinea on 10 and 11 May to meet Prime Minister Peter O’Neill. Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s visit to Papua New Guinea this...
January 21, 2025 in Statement A rogue Indonesian military unit is roaming Intan Jaya Regency, slaughtering West Papuans at will. Yonif Raider 509 Balawara Yudha have killed at least four West Papuan civilians so far, including three minors. They are acting with total impunity, clearly confident that their crimes will not be punished by the...
A massive wave of forced displacement is happening in West Papua, as Indonesia ramps up its military operations ahead of Christmas. In multiple regencies, including Yahukimo, Maybrat, and Intan Jaya, thousands of West Papuans have been forced to flee into the bush by the sudden arrival of Indonesian soldiers into their villages. The entire region of Oksop...
