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...
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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...
ULMWP Statement – Indonesia Supports Palestinian Independence? What about West Papua?
This statement has been released by Benny Wenda on behalf of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua, of which he is the Spokesperson. A Bahasa Malay/Indonesia translation can be found below The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) just held its extraordinary summit in Jakarta from 6 to 7 March, with the theme “Independence is the...
ULMWP welcomes the democratic elections in Vanuatu
MEDIA STATEMENT Press Contact Email: [email protected] Press Contact Number: +61420289540 22nd January, 2016 The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) welcomes the democratic elections in the Republic of Vanuatu, our fellow Melanesian nation which has throughout history shown inspiring and resolute support for West Papuan self-determination and Independence. Speaking today, ULMWP Spokesperson,...
ULMWP thanks Tonga and the Solomon Islands
This media statement has been released by the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) of which Benny Wenda is the spokesperson. It was written following the historic supportive speeches made for West Papua at the United Nations by Prime Minister Hon. Samuela ʻAkilisi Pohiva of Tonga and Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare of the...
Statement on ULMWP in Fakfak being persecuted despite MSG Observer Membership
Dear friends, After the success of joining the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), we West Papuans have been celebrating and giving thanks, showing our gratitude to our Melanesian brothers and sisters and all supporters for welcoming us back into the Melanesian family. However despite this international recognition for our peaceful movement, the United Liberation Movement for...