As the world celebrates Easter Sunday, in West Papua we are also celebrating the long-awaited release of our brother Yanto...
Tag: Arrests
77 West Papuan people arrested in Merauke – There is No Freedom of Expression in occupied West Papua
Yesterday in Merauke, West Papua it is reported that at least 77 people, including men, women and children were arrested by...
Indonesia must free the 4 political prisoners in Manado
On behalf of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), I call upon the Indonesian government to immediately release...
21 West Papuan people arrested and at least 1 tortured by the Indonesian police
Dear everyone, Yesterday at 8:00 in the morning 21 West Papuan people, men women and children were reportedly arrested by the...
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...
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...
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 Timika arrests: Why is the Indonesian government scared of Melanesian unity?
Yesterday, 5th April marks exactly 55 years to the day that the West Papuan parliament or Niuew Guinea Raad was...