ULMWP begs UN to warn Indonesia against war in Papua; Jokowi warns UNGA about ‘territorial integrity’

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The United Liberation Movement for West Papua begs UN to discipline Indonesia against waging more war against Papuans, as Jokowi lectures General Assembly about ‘territorial integrity’

West Papua honours UN leader at international summit

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An international online summit on Sunday 13 September 2020 commemorates the work of Dag Hammarskjöld, UN Secretary-General, 1953-1961—a global champion for the fair treatment of colonised and emerging states. Academics and political leaders based in Europe, the United States, West Papua, the Pacific and Africa will honour Mr Hammarskjöld’s inspiring leadership and work on decolonisation, in particular his work for the emerging state of West Papua, and his principle of ‘a peoples right of sovereignty over their land’.

What’s going on in West Papua behind COVID-19?

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ULMWP Spokesperson Jacob Rumbiak reports on Jakarta's refusal to listen to its governor's COVID warning to halt flights from Jakarta to West Papua, and Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto exacts his appointment-promise to exterminate and extinguish the Papuan independence movement.

Indonesia pressured to begin negotiating with ULMWP

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As Defense Minister (and former general) Prabowo Subianto escalates Indonesia’s war against West Papuans, the Jokowi government is under pressure to respond to the recommendation of its provincial government to negotiate peace and self-determination with the United Liberation Movement for West Papua.

West Papuans implore Australian support after 1 Dec brutalities

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Indonesian military-police, and intelligence in civilian clothes, violated the universal tenets of freedom of expression and assembly during a suite of operations against indigenous Melanesian West Papuans honouring their historic national day on 1 December.

West Papua splits Indonesia: Jokowi to talk to ULMWP, Wiranto flies in troops

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As rallies and fires mark the end of colonial authority in West Papua, Indonesian President Jokowi agreed to formal dialogue with the United Liberation Movement for West Papua. At the same time the Minister for Political, Legal & Security Affairs (former military-general Wiranto) flies hundreds of Indonesian soldiers into West Papua and hundreds of Indonesian civilians out.

Global Petition to Parliament House, Canberra, 9 Sept 2019

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Today thousands of Australians join with the thousands of West Papuans who in recent weeks have taken to the streets demonstrating against racist abuse, calling for the UN to be allowed access to West Papua and asking for a supervised referendum on independence.

West Papuans mourn the passing of Rev. Dr Neles Tebay

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West Papuans mourn the passing of Rev. Dr Neles Kebadaby Tebay—Catholic priest, prolific author and journalist, peace facilitator, and indigenous champion of Peace, Truth, and Justice.

Vanuatu sponsors West Papua hearing with UNHR Commission

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Jakarta’s mephistophelian behaviour in Papua condemned

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The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) asserts security for Papuan and Indonesian civilians is now worse than it was for East Timorese during the referendum period in 1999.

Jakarta’s nightmare: Indonesians raising Morning Star flag on 1 Dec

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Jakarta’s worst nightmare: Indonesians raise Morning Star flag across the republic on 1 December.

West Papuans demand MSG reviews Indonesia’s status

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The ULMWP demands the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) reviews Indonesia’s status after yesterday’s unwarranted arrest and incarceration of ULMWP Executive Director Markus Haluk, and dozens of students during a commemorative prayer meeting in Jayapura.

Indonesia bleeding-out in Papua

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Indonesia bleeding-out in West Papua as Jakarta moves to shut down three ‘resistance’ faculties at Cenderawasih University in Jayapura

Papuans want UN Decolonisation Agenda; Indonesia rolls out tanks

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Majority support for listing West Papua on UN Decolonisation Agenda despite the Indonesian government rolling out tanks, commandoes and police onto the streets of Manokwari and Jayapura

Vanuatu appoints Lini Special Envoy for West Papua

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ULMWP Executives Benny Wenda and Jacob Rumbiak are in Vanuatu to celebrate the Pacific nation’s 38th year of independence.

Vanuatu renders Solomonic appointment for West Papua

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The Government of Vanuatu has appointed Ms Laura Lini as Special Envoy for West Papua. Laura is the daughter of Walter Lini, the founding father of the Pacific Island republic.
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