Independence

Papuan students tell of violence

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KERRY O'BRIEN, PRESENTER: Proposed new laws intended to deter asylum seekers from the troubled Indonesian province of Papua are already being tested. The new laws would see asylum seekers who arrive by boat, processed offshore and resettled in another country if they are found to be refugees. The tough new policy was announced after 42 Papuans were given temporary protection visas after arriving here in January, a decision which, you'll recall, enraged the Indonesian Government.

RFK West Papua Report - August 2005

Submitted by FdN on Sun, 04/06/2008 - 18:20
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The following is the 18th in a series of regular reports prepared by the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Human Rights (CHR)-West Papua Advocacy Team providing updates on developments in West Papua. The CHR has monitored and reported on the human rights situation in West Papua since 1993 when Indonesian lawyer Bambang Widjojanto received the annual RFK Human Rights Award.

Summary/Contents
• Thousands of Papuans March to Reject "Special Autonomy"
• Parliamentarian Reports on Arrival of Troops in West Papua
• Troops Intimidate Local Population in Biak

ACTION NEEDED:: URGENT : Jonah Wenda arrested by Indonesian Police for peaceful demonstation

Submitted by FdN on Sun, 04/06/2008 - 15:58
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Dear friends, I just got a telephone call from West Papua saying that Jonah Pengu Wenda was arrested by the Indonesian Police at 9.30 am Papua time yesterday morning, Thursday 30 June 2005 in Abepura (Trikora football field) with two other students. They are all now in Jayapura Police station (Polres Jayapura).

Kopassus bribes & intimidation

Submitted by FdN on Sun, 04/06/2008 - 15:50
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Does Indonesia want War in West Papua?

For many years General Tadius Magay Yogy lead his guerrilla members to fight Indonesia’s rule form the jungle of West Papua. But when Soeharto's regime collapsed, he decided to declare that his region, Paniai, is a zone of peace. He decided that the Independence of West Papua should be achieved by peaceful means.

What I can do for West Papua

Submitted by FdN on Sun, 04/06/2008 - 12:48
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These ideas are based on what West Papuan students (AMP) and DeMMaK (Koteka Tribal Assembly) people have requested. Our solidarity work is primarily with these people and all donations will be given directly to them.

These ideas are based on what West Papuan students (AMP) and DeMMaK (Koteka Tribal Assembly) people have requested. Our solidarity work is primarily with these people and all donations will be given directly to them. Donations may be made by clicking here.

and should be accompanied by an email to f P c N stating how much has been sent and how you would like it spent.

Secret Genocide

Submitted by FdN on Sun, 04/06/2008 - 12:29
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Human rights activists and church organisations predict that, without international attention and intervention, West Papua is in danger of becoming the next East Timor. Recent reports from coastal towns and highland areas in West Papua indicate that Enrico Guterres, one of the architects involved in terror activities in East Timor in 1999, is operating in the region, distributing shipments of guns to local militia. Guterres, indicted by the Indonesian court for crimes against humanity, has remained free while he appeals his sentence and has been operating in West Papua for more than a year.

UNITED NATIONS INVOLVEMENT WITH THE ACT OF SELF- DETERMINATION IN WEST IRIAN (West Papua)

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(INDONESIAN WEST NEW GUINEA) 1968 TO 1969 - by John Saltford -Introduction.....This paper, based mainly upon previously classified United Nations documents, will seek to re-examine the events surrounding the Act of Free Choice which took place in West New Guinea in July and August 1969. In particular, I wish to look at the role of the United Nations and consider whether or not it fulfilled its responsibilities towards the Papuan people.

No WISH or NEED for Development

Submitted by FdN on Sun, 04/06/2008 - 11:34
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Today, there are some 2000 Hadzabe (singular : Hadza) living around Lake Eyasi (in Hadza language : Balangida!), which is situated within the great east African rift valley. The Hadzabe speak their own distinct click lout language and are known to be the aborigines on their land. It may well also be assumed that they are the direct descendants of the early humans who lived there some 3 million years ago as bone findings indicate.

Papuan people warned against celebrating independence

Submitted by FdN on Sun, 04/06/2008 - 11:18
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Police personnel will not hesitate to arrest any parties who attempt to commemorate the 16th anniversary of the proclamation of the West Melanesian State, a top police officer in Papua warned on Monday. The anniversary celebration falls on Dec. 14. "The anniversary celebration is unlawful and parties who commemorate it will be severely punished," said chief of Papua provincial police Insp. Gen. Dodi Sumatyawan. Dodi issued the statement after attending the inauguration of the speaker and deputy speakers of the Papuan provincial council.

British Government admits West Papua 'coerced' into joining Indonesia

Submitted by FdN on Sun, 04/06/2008 - 11:17
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Until yesterday, no major country has ever admitted that that the people of West Papua were forced into Indonesia against their will. Yesterday (13.12.04) at Foreign Office Questions in the House of Lords something very significant happened which may one day be seen as a milestone on the long road to peace in West Papua. West Papuans are welcoming what they see as a helpful and important step forward taken by the British Government in the search for a peaceful and just resolution to the West Papua conflict.