Dear friends, Around the world we have seen the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma wreak havoc and destruction throughout the Caribbean and USA over the past few days. As an islander and a person who has travelled throughout the Caribbean and seen their heartfelt support for my people, this causes me deep sadness and a...
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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 to convey to the international community that we the people of West Papua will NOT celebrate Indonesia’s Independence Day. Indonesia’s independence has nothing to do with West Papua, which was illegally occupied by Indonesia...
West Papua REFUSES the Day of Betrayal – 1969 Act of NO Choice
Today, we the people of West Papua mark the 48th anniversary of the Day of Betrayal, August 2nd, 1969. This is known to the Indonesian government as the so called “Act of Free Choice” but is what we the people of West Papua call the Act of NO Choice. This is the day West Papua...
West Papua says Happy Independence Day Vanuatu!
Dear brothers and sisters of our dear fellow Melanesian nation Vanuatu, Wa wa wa On behalf of the people of West Papua I would like to wish you all a truly Happy and blessed Independence Day. It brings true smiles to our faces when we see our Vanuatu family celebrating independence in peace and...
Condolence message after the death of Vanuatu President Baldwin Lonsdale
On behalf of the people of West Papua and the United Liberation Movement for West Papua, I would like to pay our sincerest condolences and respects to a true Melanesian hero, the President of Vanuatu Hon. Baldwin Lonsdale. President Lonsdale tragically died yesterday in Port Vila, Vanuatu as hundreds of people held a vigil for...
Indonesian troops arrest West Papuan people and raid their office for supporting the petition
Today the people of West Papua once again experienced more state terror and brutality from the Indonesian military and police. As the local headquarters of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) and People Regional Parliament (PRD) was raided by armed Indonesian troops at least one West Papuan leader was arrested and remains in detention. As...
West Papuan human rights commissioner tortured and threatened by the Indonesian police
This statement has been written by West Papuan Independence Leader Benny Wenda after Indonesian police officers brutally tortured Nareki Kogoya from the National Human Rights Commission. It brings more heartache, tears and sadness for the people of West Papua to learn that another innocent West Papuan person has been brutally tortured by the Indonesian police....
Massacre of 5 people in 24 hours – Under Indonesia, West Papua is becoming another East Timor
This statement has been written by ULMWP Spokesperson Benny Wenda following the killings of West Papuan people in Port Numbay/Jayapura this week. For media inquires, please contact: +447411 053953 E-mail: [email protected] Today the people of West Papua woke up after a day of bloodshed and tears. In 24 hours at least 5 West Papuan people were killed...
Statement on 1st May to 3rd May 2017. Global Action for West Papua
From 1st May to 3rd May, the eyes of the world are set to turn to West Papua as the suffering and struggle of the West Papuan people begins to be exposed to the international community. There will be a Global Action for West Papua between 1st and 3rd May around 3 main issues. The...
ANZAC Day message from West Papuan Independence Leader Benny Wenda
This statement has been released by West Papuan Independence Leader Benny Wenda as a message for ANZAC Day which has considerable importance for the people of West Papua and the rest of the Pacific, as well as to Australia and New Zealand Today, we remember those who have fallen. Today, we remember the unbreakable bonds...