3rd November 2018 To the people of Kanaky, On behalf of the people of West Papua, the ULMWP stands in solidarity with you and your nation on the eve of your historic independence referendum. As fellow Melanesian brothers and sisters, we are deeply inspired by your struggle for self-determination and independence. This is a true...
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Message of congratulations from ULMWP Chairman to KNPB Congress
28th October 2018 On behalf of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) I send my greetings to the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) on their congress and I hope that the result of this congress will bring good news for our people. KNPB was formed in 2008 to mobilise the West Papuan...
ULMWP has clear message: dialogue with Indonesia is not the answer for West Papua
ULMWP Press Statement 2018 Press Statement ULMWP has clear message: dialogue with Indonesia is not the answer for West Papua The United Liberation Movement speaks with one voice and with one clear message; we demand the freedom of our people and nation from colonial rule is delivered to us through a genuine act of self-determination,...
Benny Wenda, the journey from Abepura prison to chairman of the ULMWP
Benny Wenda, the journey from Abepura prison to chairman of the ULMWP. Article from Suara Papua Part 1. From the highlands of West Papua In the 1970s the Indonesian government carried out operation Koteka in the Central Highlands of West Papua and the peak was 1976-78 which killed thousands of people and destroyed our villages,...
ULMWP only stands for self determination.
Chairman of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), Benny Wenda asserted that the ULMWP does not struggle to hold development talks with the Indonesian governor of West Papua. ULMWP only demands a referendum on independence for the Papuan people. We are not fighting for dialogue with the Indonesian governor. said Wenda to SUARAPAPUA.com...
Benny Wenda’s ULMWP message of condolence after PNG earthquake
ULMWP Office: Winston Churchill Street, Port Vila, Republic of Vanuatu. Web: www.ulmwp.org Email: [email protected] / Telephone +441865403202 1st March 2018 On behalf of the people of West Papua, The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) sends its deepest sympathy and condolences to our fellow Melanesian people of Papua New Guinea following the devastating effects of...
Speech by ULMWP Chairman Benny Wenda at the 21st MSG Leaders Summit
On 14 February 2018. Honorable Peter O’Neil, Prime Minister of Papua New Gunea and Chairman of MSG. Tankiu tumas long infaitim mi blong tok tok insaid long Haus Tambaran blong yu. I acknowledge Honorable Rick Houenipwela Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, Honorable Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu, Honorable Ratu...
Benny Wenda elected as Chairperson of ULMWP
Following an historic leaders meeting of The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), Benny Wenda has been elected as Chairperson and will now lead the organisation. In his inaugural speech, he stated, “Under our new leadership structure, we commit to a strong and unified future because we know this is what is needed for...
ULMWP appeals to The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to support West Papuan self-determination
The following media statement has been released by the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) mid the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum (PIF). MEDIA STATEMENT ULMWP appeals to PIF to support West Papua On behalf of the people of West Papua, ULMWP would like to welcome the inauguration of the 48th...
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 Papua (ULMWP) at the 34th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. Benny Wenda and the ULMWP are also lobbying alongside the Pacific Islands Association of Non-government Organisations (PIANGO) and other human rights organisations. On...