Today 7th April 2016, a number West Papuan students in Port Numbay/Jayapura were reportedly arrested for peacefully demonstrating to demand an end to the mining exploitation in West Papua. They also demanded self-determination for the people of West Papua and other similar demonstrations were held in solidarity, throughout Indonesia. After being forcibly dispersed...
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Letter of Condolence after the death of Congressman Eni Faleomavaega of American Samoa
25th February 2017 On behalf of the people of West Papua I would like to pass on my deepest and sincerest condolences after the tragic passing of US Congressman Eni Fa’aua’a Hunkin Faleomavaega, Jr. who sadly died on 22nd February 2017. It brings true sadness to my heart to learn of the passing of such...
Indonesia trying to silence people from signing the Free West Papua Petition
The Indonesian government is always trying to silence my people in West Papua. Now they are trying to silence us even further by trying to stop them signing the global petition for an internationally supervised vote on West Papua’s Independence. Indonesia has blocked internet access in Indonesia and West Papua to the website that is...
Indonesia must free the 4 political prisoners in Manado
On behalf of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), I call upon the Indonesian government to immediately release the 4 West Papuan students, Hiskia Meage, William Wim, Emanuel Ukago and Panus Hesegem who are on facing life imprisonment on charges of “treason” simply for publicly supporting ULMWP’s bid for full membership of the Melanesian...
Message about the Global Flag Raising for West Papua’s freedom
This statement has been released by West Papuan Independence Leader Benny Wenda about the Global Flag Raising which will take place on 1st December on West Papua National Day to raise awareness and support for the people of West Papua and their freedom struggle. I am writing this statement to let you all know that...
URGENT REPORTS: At least 9 West Papuan people shot, 1 killed by Indonesian police. My people are in danger.
This statement has been released by West Papuan Independence Leader Benny Wenda after urgent murder and shootings of West Papuan people by the Indonesian police in Manokwari Dear everyone, I have received urgent reports that on 27th October, at least 9 West Papuan people were shot and 1 was killed as the Indonesian police opened fire...
West Papua says Happy Independence Day Fiji!
10th October 2016 Bula brothers and sisters, Wa wa wa On behalf of the people of West Papua I would like to wish all our Fiji family a very Happy Fiji Day. As fellow Melanesians and fellow Pacific Islanders, we West Papuans are with you always in spirit and solidarity. We are proud of the...
Open Letter of thanks to Pacific Leaders after historic UN speeches on West Papua
This open letter has been written by Benny Wenda as the Spokesperson for The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) following the historic speeches of many Pacific countries supporting West Papua at the United Nations General Assembly. 1st October, 2016 To the Hon. Presidents, Hon. Prime Ministers and Representatives of Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu, Your Excellencies, On behalf...
21 West Papuan people arrested and at least 1 tortured by the Indonesian police
Dear everyone, Yesterday at 8:00 in the morning 21 West Papuan people, men women and children were reportedly arrested by the Indonesian police in Yahukimo simply for distributing leaflets inviting people to a peaceful demonstration.* A 26 year old West Papuan man tried to negotiate but was brutally tortured by the Indonesian police. According to a report, he...
West Papua says Happy Independence Day Papua New Guinea 2016!
Dear brothers and sisters, On behalf of the people of West Papua I would like to once again wish all our Papua New Guinean family a very Happy Independence Day. We are One People with One Soul and One Tumbuna. Together we West Papuans and Papua New Guineans are fellow Melanesians and are proud to celebrate...