Monthly Archives: April 2009

International Committee of the Red Cross thrown out of West Papua

Posted on April 24, 2009 by

In another episode of intense paranoia, the Indonesian regime have thrown out the International Committee of the Red Cross from West Papua, simply because they visited Papuan political prisoners. What is Indonesia trying to hide from the outside world? They … Continue reading →

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West Papua activist kit

Posted on April 23, 2009 by

With this being such a crucial year for West Papua, we have put together a West Papua activist kit that people around the world can download from their computers and take action to spread awareness about the ongoing atrocities an … Continue reading →

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West Papuan Political Prisoner is physically abused by Public Prosecutors and Police in Jayapura Courthouse

Posted on April 23, 2009 by

Indonesian Public Prosecutors have triggered an attack against a Political Prisoner, Buchtar Tabuni, at the Jayapura District Court, 22 April 2009, in Jayapura, West Papua On Thursday 22 April 2009, Buchtar Tabuni, was taken by members of the public prosecution … Continue reading →

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2009 – a time for all Papuans to rise up against Indonesia and state their desire to be free

Posted on April 17, 2009 by
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Influx of foreign politicans sign up to International Parliamentarians for West Papua in light of recent increase in violence from Indonesian authorities

Posted on April 16, 2009 by

The deteriorating situation in West Papua where Indonesian forces have killed and imprisoned hundreds of people in recent days for peacefully calling for independence, has led to an influx of international politicians signing up the International Parliamentarians for West Papua. … Continue reading →

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Human rights lawyers pressing for West Papua self determination

Posted on April 14, 2009 by

From the Guyana Chronicle INTERNATIONAL Lawyers for West Papua (ILWP), a global network of legal practitioners dedicated to promoting respect for the rule of law in that country, brought the campaign to Guyana last week. Speaking, last Friday at Cara … Continue reading →

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Amnesty International call for investigation into Indonesian police brutality in West Papua

Posted on April 13, 2009 by

From Amnesty International Amnesty International urges the National Head of Police, Bambang Hendarso Danuri to initiate an immediate investigation into reports of police using excessive force to disperse a demonstration in Nabire, Papua. This is the third reported incident of … Continue reading →

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President Obama and US Congress called to act on human rights in West Papua

Posted on April 12, 2009 by

Three human rights organizations have urged the US government and Congress to investigate and act on the continued, disturbing violations of human rights in West Papua. The letter from the West Papua Advocacy Team (WPAT), Land Is Life, and the … Continue reading →

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Human rights lawyers pressing for West Papuan self-determination

Posted on April 11, 2009 by

From Starbroek News The International Lawyers for West Papua (ILWP) formally launched in Guyana on Friday to continue its efforts to help West Papua to “exercise peacefully their fundamental human rights and the freedoms guaranteed by international law.” In a … Continue reading →

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Indonesian brutality in West Papua reaches new lows

Posted on April 9, 2009 by

Reports that Indonesian police opened fire on peaceful protestors in Nabire, injuring 10 people including a 9 year old boy, send a message to the international community that urgent intervention by a UN peacekeeping force is required in West Papua. … Continue reading →

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