International Parliamentarians for West Papua

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EU Parliamentarians support Free West Papua campaign

26 January 2010: European Members of Parliament are supporting the West Papuan call for Independence from Indonesia who invaded the Western part of New Guinea in 1963.

www.ipwp.org is a growing network of 'International Parliamentarians for West Papua' who are opposing the Indonesian colonisation of the Papua land. They are lobbying for a referendum on West Papuan self-determination.

For further information: www.FreeWestPapua.org - www.IPWP.org

Film by: Claudio von Planta www.vonplanta.net

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International Parliamentarians for West Papua Papua New Guinea Chapter Launched on 7th November 09

International Parliamentarians for West Papua Papua New Guinea Chapter Launched on 7th November 2009. The official launch of the International Parliamentarians for West Papua: www.IPWP.org PNG Chapter took place at the University of Papua New Guinea on the 7th November 2009. Hosted by the Governor of the National Capital District Powes Parkop MP and deputy governor of Western Province Mr Buka Kondra MP the day was a huge success.

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Forgotten Bird of Paradise - trailer

British filmmaker Dominic Brown travelled without the knowledge or authority of the Indonesian authorities in order to film Forgotten Bird of Paradise. THe documentary provides a rare and moving insight into the forgotten struggle for independence that has gripped West Papua for over 45 years. It includes never before seen footage of OPM rebel fighters at their stronghold deep in the Papuan jungle, as well as interviews with human rights victims of the Indonesian regime.

Video thumbnail for Forgotten Bird of Paradise - trailer
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Czech MPs sign the International Parliamentarians for West Papua declaration

fPcN Press Release

*** Launch of a new Free West Papua campaign NGO ***
*** Czech MPs sign the International Parliamentarians for West Papua declaration ***

Friday 15th May 2009, fPcN interCultural assisted in the creation of another Free West Papua campaign NGO: www.freewestpapua.cz in the Czech Republic, at the Native & Indigenous Film Festival (naiff) www.naiff.eu along with: United World of Indigenous Peoples (UWIP) www.uwip.org an fPcN interCultural member NGO.

After showing the documentary “West Papua - The secret war in Asia” (made by fPcN Germany in 2007 - www.fpcn-global.org/content/West-Papua-The-secret-war-Asia-2007-15min) the panel with: Mr. Ondrej Liska, the Czech Minister of Education, Benny Wenda, Sacha Kagan, social scientist from the Leuphana University in Germany and fPcN activists, discussed with about 50 visitors: “Our responsibility for Indigenous peoples”. A lively discussion about the recent developments in West Papua followed.

Benny Wenda meets Mr. Ondrej Liska, Czech Minister of Education
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West Papua Report - March 2009

Summary
The US State Department's just-published Annual Human Rights Report for Indonesia candidly describes repression of Papuan rights including security force murder, beatings and torture of peaceful dissenters and security force collusion in people trafficking and theft of Papuans' traditional lands. Notwithstanding her Department's strong report, Secretary of State Clinton failed to discuss human rights or not meet with Papuans. Her failure to publicly raise human rights concerns prompts concern that the Obama administration may proceed with Bush Administration plans to pursue ties with Indonesian Special Forces and intelligence agencies notwithstanding their egregious human rights records. An ETAN spokesperson urged the Obama administration to utilize its leverage to spur reform of the Indonesian military. Buchtar Tabuni faces charges of subversion because of his peaceful dissent. An Indonesian Human Rights Commission official has accused the Yudhoyono government of failure to prosecute Indonesian military officers for "widespread abuses in Papua." A Jakarta human rights official has criticized Jakarta's "Special Autonomy" as failing to make a difference in the lives of Papuans. A Papuan, also commenting on "Special Autonomy" observed that funds intended to be made available to assist Papuans have been used to "build the military" and spur migrant displacement of Papuans.

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International Parliamentarians for West Papua [IPWP]