The Indonesian government is always trying to silence my people in West Papua. Now they are trying to silence us...
Category: Statements
Solidarity with Standing Rock on West Papuan Independence Day
Statement from Benny Wenda – 1st December 2016 On this day of raising awareness about the plight of the indigenous...
URGENT REPORTS: At least 9 West Papuan people shot, 1 killed by Indonesian police. My people are in danger.
This statement has been released by West Papuan Independence Leader Benny Wenda after urgent murder and shootings of West Papuan people...
International attention needed for Day of Broken Promise in West Papua
To the International Community, Tomorrow, 15th August the people of West Papua are set to take to the streets, to...
Indonesia’s democracy turns to violence in West Papua
This statement has been released by West Papuan Independence Leader Benny Wenda following the mass arrests and torture of West...
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...
Indonesia attempts to crush mass peaceful rallies across West Papua
For media and press inquiries, please contact the Office of Benny Wenda +447411053953 Dear everyone, Today thousands of West Papuan people...
Indonesia is trying to plant a time bomb and stir up conflict in West Papua but we will stay peaceful
In the last month the world has seen a huge growth of international solidarity for West Papua’s freedom as we launched...
Around 600 people arrested for calling on the Africa Caribbean Pacific Summit to support West Papua
Dear everyone, Over the past few days, around 600 West Papuan people have been reportedly arrested simply for peacefully demonstrating...
Statement after mass rallies held across West Papua calling for full MSG membership
MEDIA STATEMENT 12th April, 2016 The people of West Papua demonstrate to show their support for ULMWP’s full membership of...