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The Indonesian government has officially labelled the OPM (Organisasi Papua Merdeka) Free Papuan Movement and its military wing, the TPNPB … Continue reading Jakarta is turning West Papuans into ‘terrorists’ to justify waging a war
Branding armed Papuan resistance groups as “terrorists” has sparked strong condemnation from human rights groups across Indonesia and in West … Continue reading Tensions Rise in West Papua
.Here is a Press Release calling for Papua’s recognition: THREE members of Pacific civil society have called for the United … Continue reading THE Pacific Conference of Churches has joined regional Civil Society calling for West Papua to be allowed membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group
The West Papua Council of Churches has called on the United Nations to intervene in what it describes as a … Continue reading West Papuan churches call for UN to come to Papua
Yogyakarta, Jubi – Her eyes are sad. Her arms stretch out, palms facing up. One hand has a tray with … Continue reading Young artists amplify West Papuan women burdens, sufferings through exhibition
In a moving and historical burial ceremony, the country’s founding father and the name synonymous with the country’s Independence- the … Continue reading Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare FINALLY LAID TO REST
By Nick Fogarty and Inga Stünzner Thousands have gathered to bid farewell to Papua New Guinea’s “Father of the Nation” … Continue reading Sir Michael Somare, Papua New Guinea’s first prime minister, lovingly remembered at state funeral
Biak island residents say SpaceX launchpad would devastate island’s ecology and displace people from their homes Papuans whose island has … Continue reading Anger after Indonesia offers Elon Musk Papuan island for SpaceX launchpad
-It is with great sadness to hear the passing away of Grand Michael Somare, former and long time Prime Minister … Continue reading The last member of the MSG founding Fathers has departed
On behalf of the people of West Papua, I would like to send my sincere condolences to to our Brothers … Continue reading Deep Condolences to Somare Family from West Papua President Hon Benny Wenda
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