Tag Archives: oppression

West Papua – Indonesia’s Secret Colony

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

Please take the time to watch Benny Wenda’s inspiring speech at the Oslo Freedom Forum, where he told delegates about the struggle for freedom being fought by his people against Indonesian colonial rule. Over 500,000 innocent civilians have been slaughtered … Continue reading →

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Indonesia’s genocide in West Papua continues

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

This report from Channel 4 News in the UK shows the degrading level of brutality that the Papuan people are exposed to on a daily basis under Indonesian colonial rule. Foreign journalists are banned from West Papua – the Indonesian … Continue reading →

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West Papua – the secret war in Asia

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

This is a film that the Indonesian Government are desperate that you do not watch. See the tears of suffering shed by West Papua people who have suffered from 47 years of Indonesian colonialim. 47 years of rape, torture, intimidation, … Continue reading →

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West Papua benefit event in Newcastle, UK

Posted on January 22, 2011 by

Our warm thanks to the people of Newcastle, UK for organising this benefit event for West Papua, to help raise awareness of Indonesia’s ongoing genocide. Exiled West Papua independence leader Benny Wenda will be joined by musicians including the Lani … Continue reading →

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The Betrayal of West Papua and the Ongoing Cultural Genocide

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

The following dissertation was written by Sussex University student Ben King, as part of his Cultural and Intellectual History degree. It is based upon over 400 declassified documents as well as the limited historiography surrounding the subject. nb. The link … Continue reading →

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Video footage of Indonesian troops opening fire on peaceful West Papua protestors

Posted on December 2, 2009 by

Shocking video footage has emerged showing Indonesian troops opening fire on Papuan protestors in Jayapura, West Papua on 1st December. A number of Papuans including women and children had gathered by the roadside to mark independence day. They were holding … 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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Guyana supports West Papua independence bid

Posted on April 6, 2009 by

BBC Caribbean News Amerindians in Guyana are supporting West Papua’s calls for independence from Indonesia. West Papua is half of the island of New Guinea, which is located north of Australia. The pledge of support came Friday at the launch … Continue reading →

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Indonesian President covered in Papuan blood

Posted on March 31, 2009 by

Indonesian President SBY stood alongside Gordon Brown today in Downing Street, aware that the ongoing atrocities being carried out by Indonesia in West Papua have become big talking points in the UK as public awareness in the issue rises. He … Continue reading →

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