Originally written by Benny Wenda on 17th November 2017. He has also written a short summary of this statement which...
Tag: United Nations
Benny Wenda and ULMWP lobby at the United Nations Human Rights Council
Benny Wenda is in Geneva alongside General Secretary Octovianus Mote and other members of the United Liberation Movement for West...
Indonesian President Jokowi should openly allow the people of West Papua a referendum on self-determination
Dear everyone, Last week the Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) visited West Papua in an attempt to draw the attention...
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...
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...
The Indonesian government’s claims of investigating human rights in West Papua are based on fraud and lies
In the wake of building pressure from across the Pacific and around the world for a Pacific Islands Forum...
ULMWP Statement – Indonesia Supports Palestinian Independence? What about West Papua?
This statement has been released by Benny Wenda on behalf of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua, of which...
ULMWP thanks Tonga and the Solomon Islands
This media statement has been released by the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) of which Benny Wenda is...