Indonesia continues to murder children as they escalate their military operations across West Papua. Two schoolchildren were killed by the occupying military in the build up to Indonesian Independence Day: security forces also killed a 14-year-old girl in Puncak Jaya, while 13-year-old Martinus Tebai was murdered in Dogiyai on August 10th after soldiers opened fire on a […]| Free West Papua Campaign
As President of the ULMWP, I call on all West Papuans to refuse to take part in Indonesian Independence Day on August 17th. The presence of the Indonesian flag in West Papua is illegal. To my people, whether you are living in the cities, the villages, refugee camps in Papua New Guinea, or in hiding […] The post President Wenda: No Indonesian Independence Day Celebration in West Papua appeared first on Free West Papua Campaign.| Free West Papua Campaign
On behalf of the ULMWP, I express my heartfelt sorrow and condolences on the death of John Licht, former Vanuatu Ambassador to Belgium, France, the UK and the EU. In his years of diplomatic service to the Republic of Vanuatu, Mr Licht was a constant champion of the West Papuan cause. He helped keep alive […] The post President Wenda: Condolences on the death of Ambassador John Licht appeared first on Free West Papua Campaign.| Free West Papua Campaign
On behalf of the people of West Papua, I condemn the arrest of the 42 ULMWP representatives last week by the Indonesian police. Indonesia has proven once again that fundamental human rights do not exist in West Papua. John Wenggi, a 74-year-old tribal chief, was arrested at his residence during a political meeting in Waropen, Saireri, along […] The post Urgent notice: 42 ULMWP representatives arrested by Indonesian police appeared first on Free West Papua Campaign.| Free West Papua Campaign
On behalf of the ULMWP and the people of West Papua, I wish the people and government of Vanuatu all the very best on your 45th Independence Day. This Independence Day is different from previous celebrations, as the entire Pacific holds its breath and braces for the impact of this tsunami. Nevertheless, as we all […]| Free West Papua Campaign
As President of the ULMWP Provisional Government, I welcome the Legislative Council’s first Plenary Session, which was held this week in Jayapura. After a year-long recruitment process, the ULMWP has now inaugurated 250 Senate Members, 350 Legislative Council Members, and 1740 Regional Council members: more than 2300 official representatives in total, ranging from the President […]| Free West Papua Campaign
I am deeply saddened to learn of the murder of three West Papuans by Indonesian troops in Intan Jaya. The deadly incident occurred on 18th June, after soldiers conducted raids in the Sugapa district. Isak Kobogau, aged 43, Alphon Kobogau, aged 20, and John Tipagau, aged 40, were all shot dead while sheltering in their yard near […]| Free West Papua Campaign
A massacre has taken place in Intan Jaya Regency, with at least four West Papuan civilians dead and seven missing. Fresh details are now emerging of the Indonesian military operation, which took place in Sugapa and Hitadipa districts on 13th May 2025. Soldiers shot indiscriminately at villagers during a clash with the TPNPB, who reported that they suffered […]| Free West Papua Campaign
Indonesia has launched a number of devastating airstrikes on a handful of villages in Ilaga, Puncak Regency. These attacks follow last week’s brutal bombing attacks in Puncak, which killed one Papuan civilian and gravely injured another. Seven villages have been targeted as part of this operation, which is still ongoing. All of their inhabitants have been displaced, […] The post Interim President: Bombing continues in Puncak appeared first on Free West Papua Campaign.| Free West Papua Campaign
Indonesia has committed a brutal bombing attack against a West Papuan village in Puncak Regency, killing at least one child and severely injuring others. Deris Kogoya, only 18 years old, was executed by a rocket attack from a helicopter while riding his motorbike near Kelanungin Village. His friend Jemi Waker sustained severe violent injuries, including to both […]| Free West Papua Campaign
The 2024 Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting is a critical moment for Pacific leaders to show courage and leadership on one of the biggest issues facing our region: West Papua. It is time for PIF to reaffirm their 2019 call for a UN High Commissioner for Human Rights visit to West Papua. It has now been […]| Free West Papua Campaign
As Jokowi’s Presidency comes to an end, it is time to reflect on his legacy in West Papua: ecocide, military impunity, and a total failure to address the root causes of our issue. On his fifteenth visit to West Papua, Jokowi posed with ethnic Indonesians wearing Papuan headdresses – only days after his soldiers murdered three […]| Free West Papua Campaign
