West Papua Loses David Amess, one of the longest internships of British MPs
David Amess, one of the longest internships of British MPs sitting in the House of Commons from the Conservative Party, … Continue reading West Papua Loses David Amess, one of the longest internships of British MPs
Soldiers in classrooms a lasting legacy in West Papua
Church leaders warn the presence of Indonesian soldiers in classrooms in West Papua is proving traumatic for children in a … Continue reading Soldiers in classrooms a lasting legacy in West Papua
Pastor Nafuki, defender of the rights of West Papuans, has died
Leader of Vanuatu’s Christian Council and president of the Vanuatu Free West Papua Association, Pastor Nafuki campaigned for years for … Continue reading Pastor Nafuki, defender of the rights of West Papuans, has died
Chief Gen. WPRA Mathias Wenda: Indonesia Must Go Home! Leave Us Alone!
In celebrating the Independence Anniversary of the Republic of West Papua that was proclaimed by the Organisasi Papua Merdeka (OPM) … Continue reading Chief Gen. WPRA Mathias Wenda: Indonesia Must Go Home! Leave Us Alone!
House of Commons Hansard: West Papua: Human Rights
4.30 pm Robert Courts (Witney) (Con) I beg to move, That this House has considered human rights in West Papua. … Continue reading House of Commons Hansard: West Papua: Human Rights
Bougainville independence referendum postponed
A meeting today in Port Moresby between the Papua New Guinea national government and the Autonomous Bougainville Government resolved to … Continue reading Bougainville independence referendum postponed
UN demands probe into Indonesian treatment of Papuans
JAKARATA, 22 FEBRUARY 2019 (THE AUSTRALIAN) – United Nations human rights experts have demanded an independent probe into “alleged killings, … Continue reading UN demands probe into Indonesian treatment of Papuans
Why nearly 2 million people are demanding an independence vote for West Papua province
Earlier this week, a petition signed by more than 1.8 million people calling for an independence referendum in Indonesia’s West … Continue reading Why nearly 2 million people are demanding an independence vote for West Papua province
Forum SG says Vanuatu position on self-determination issue admirable
Daily Post – Vanuatu has always been very principled in its approach to West Papua, in the issue of self-determination of … Continue reading Forum SG says Vanuatu position on self-determination issue admirable
PNG’s Parkop pushes for referendum for West Papuans
The newspaper The National reported that Powes Parkop wants PNG to push for a legitimate independence referendum for West Papuans He said … Continue reading PNG’s Parkop pushes for referendum for West Papuans
West Papua Liberation Army refuses to surrender
The West Papua Liberation Army is refusing to bow to Indonesia’s ultimatum and surrender. After the Army claimed responsibility for … Continue reading West Papua Liberation Army refuses to surrender
Human Rights Watch calls for end to killings in Papua
Human Rights Watch is calling on Papuan militants to stop unlawful killings, after a massacre of Indonesians took place in … Continue reading Human Rights Watch calls for end to killings in Papua
TNI gives Papua Liberation Army ultimatum to surrender
The Liberation Army claimed responsibility for killing up to 31 Indonesians, mainly road construction workers, this month in the Highlands … Continue reading TNI gives Papua Liberation Army ultimatum to surrender
31 people have been killed in West Papua. Why?
The construction workers were shot dead by separatist rebels in Indonesia’s Papua province, marking the region’s deadliest bout of violence … Continue reading 31 people have been killed in West Papua. Why?
West Papua Flag Raised in Port Vila, Vanuatu
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) in partnership with the Vanuatu West Papua Association and the South Moluccas association … Continue reading West Papua Flag Raised in Port Vila, Vanuatu
Christmas Message from the Solomon Islands Prime Minister in Honiara
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE. BY THE PRIME MINISTER, HONOURABLE RICK HOUENIPWELA. My fellow Solomon Islanders, let me on behalf of the Government … Continue reading Christmas Message from the Solomon Islands Prime Minister in Honiara
Joe Natuman: We are All Melanesians
“We are all Melanesian,” said Deputy Prime Minister Joe Natuman. “We are family. We regard it as an obligation to help … Continue reading Joe Natuman: We are All Melanesians
Melanesian leaders condemn UN for turning ‘a deaf ear’ to West Papua atrocities
Solomon Islands and Vanuatu leaders want investigation into alleged abuses and support for independence campaign Ben Doherty @bendohertycorro Sunday 24 September … Continue reading Melanesian leaders condemn UN for turning ‘a deaf ear’ to West Papua atrocities
West Papua protest at Forum summit in Apia
A small, but vocal, group of protesters gathered this morning outside the Sheraton Aggies Resort in Apia, venue of the … Continue reading West Papua protest at Forum summit in Apia
Officials rubbish West Papua protest
By Joyetter Feagaimaali’i-Luamanu , 07 September 2017 A senior staff member of Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Franz Albert Joku, … Continue reading Officials rubbish West Papua protest
Speech by Hon. Peter O’Neill CMG MP – Prime Minister Upon Election to Form Government
In the 10th Parliament of Papua New Guinea – 2 August 2017 Mr Speaker, Firstly, may I congratulate you, on … Continue reading Speech by Hon. Peter O’Neill CMG MP – Prime Minister Upon Election to Form Government
International Day Of Solidarity For Free West Papua
3 March 18, 2017 Washington, DC Website: WPAN World-wide protest demanding that Indonesia end military colonization of West Papua and free … Continue reading International Day Of Solidarity For Free West Papua
Author praised for opening readers’ eyes to West Papua’s repression
Posted on March 15, 2017 | 1 Comment By Pacific Media Watch editor Kendall Hutt, March 15, 2017 Bookstore owners, … Continue reading Author praised for opening readers’ eyes to West Papua’s repression
Female Melanesian tattooists to make their mark in Spain
APReport – By Hele Ikimotu A threatened tradition will get fresh focus when a female Melanesian tattoo collective takes up … Continue reading Female Melanesian tattooists to make their mark in Spain
UN Decolonization Committee Urges U.S. To Refrain From ‘Harmful And Unproductive Activities’ In American Samoa
PIReport – By Fili Sagapolutele PAGO PAGO, American Samoa (The Samoa News, March 9, 2017) – The United Nations has “strongly … Continue reading UN Decolonization Committee Urges U.S. To Refrain From ‘Harmful And Unproductive Activities’ In American Samoa
2 Ministers of West Papua Provisional Government and 2 Church Leaders Flown to Geneva Recently
There were reports in Indonesian language coming out saying that the Minister for Secretary of the Prime Minister and the … Continue reading 2 Ministers of West Papua Provisional Government and 2 Church Leaders Flown to Geneva Recently
Business as usual for PNG–Indonesia relations
18 June 2022, Author: Hipolitus Wangge, ANU Prime Minister James Marape visited Jakarta at the invitation of Indonesian President Joko … Continue reading Business as usual for PNG–Indonesia relations
‘White supremacy is a poison’: Emotional Biden in Buffalo condemns those who push ‘perverse’ replacement theory
Joey Garrison, USA TODAY WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden said “white supremacy is a poison” and vowed “hate will not … Continue reading ‘White supremacy is a poison’: Emotional Biden in Buffalo condemns those who push ‘perverse’ replacement theory
WPA Secretariat-General: Happy Anniversary 12 Cabinets and WPA Command
From the Central Defence Headquarters of West Papua Army (CDH-WPA), on behalf of the WPA Supreme Commander, Chief General Mathias … Continue reading WPA Secretariat-General: Happy Anniversary 12 Cabinets and WPA Command
TOROAMA AND PM MARAPE ENDORSES ERA KONE COVENANT TODAY
The Autonomous Bougainville Government and the National Government met for the last time today (Fri 22.04), in the Joint Supervisory … Continue reading TOROAMA AND PM MARAPE ENDORSES ERA KONE COVENANT TODAY
The Pacific Elders’ Voice (PEV) atau Tetua Pasifik Serukan Kunjungan PBB ke West Papua
News | Edisi, 22 April 2022 The Pacific Elders’ Voice (PEV) atau Tetua Pasifik, yang terdiri dari mantan kepala negara, … Continue reading The Pacific Elders’ Voice (PEV) atau Tetua Pasifik Serukan Kunjungan PBB ke West Papua
West Papua is part of PNG
2022 NGE – It is here. After 10 Parliaments of independent and sovereign PNG, we begin to count the costs. … Continue reading West Papua is part of PNG
Opinion: Australia must stop viewing the Pacific as its neighbourhood to fix
As the nation heads toward an election, recent events in the Solomon Islands are a reminder that strong economic relationships … Continue reading Opinion: Australia must stop viewing the Pacific as its neighbourhood to fix
The Central Bank of Russia has officially announced that, as of March 28, 2022, the Russian Rubble
The Central Bank of Russia has officially announced that, as of March 28, 2022, the Russian Rubble currency is BOUND … Continue reading The Central Bank of Russia has officially announced that, as of March 28, 2022, the Russian Rubble
PRESS STATEMENT ON PRIME MINISTER MARAPE’S OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA FROM 30TH MARCH TO 01ST APRIL 2022
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, MP has embarked on an Official Visit to the Republic of Indonesia at the invitation … Continue reading PRESS STATEMENT ON PRIME MINISTER MARAPE’S OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA FROM 30TH MARCH TO 01ST APRIL 2022
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