Abepura

Statements: The anniversary of West Papua Independence Day Abepura Trikora field

Submitted by FdN on Sun, 04/06/2008 - 09:35
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1 December 2004. The anniversary of West Papua Independence Day, which was attended by students and the people of West Papua, was held at Abepura Trikora field [near Jayapura]. During the ceremony, a clash between military personnel and students left the following students wounded:
1. Name : Benny Edodi (injury /shot in the head) by M-16 weapon.
Occupation : Universitas Negeri Cenderawasih (UNCEN) student
Age : 22 .

2. Name : Marten Degei (injury/shot in his arm) by M-16 weapon.
Occupation : UNCEN student
Age : 23

3. Name : Yunus Kayame (Injury/shot in the head) by a Pistol.

Aksi (Jantung Kota Papua ) AMP - NUMBAY di Jayapura

Submitted by FdN on Fri, 03/28/2008 - 16:10
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Kronologis Aksi Demo
Kamis, 9 September 2004

Masa berkumpul di Universitas Cenderawasih (kampus Lama-Abepura) Pada pukul 09:00 WPB, yang dilanjutkan orasi sampai Pukul 10:30 WPB dalam orasi ini yang menjadi orator adalah Jefri.P dan Japta intinya Menuntut Kebsahan pelaksanaan Pepera yang cacat Hukum. Kemudian Pada Pukul 10:35 Para peserta demontrasi melakukan Long Mars dari Universitas Cenderawasih.... sampai ke Gedung Otonomi (Kotaraja), Hal ini menyebabkan arus lalulintas
Macet karena para demonstran menutupi jalan raya, dari Otonom naik Trek 4

8 West Papua Prisoners Released

Submitted by FdN on Fri, 03/28/2008 - 16:05
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We are pleased to announce the release of the following 8 prisoners from Abepura prison the other day. They were being held after re-arrest in connection with the 6th October 2000 Wamena case. In a brief phone call they thanked everyone who has supported them and sent letters and cards to them, which they said helped save their lives... 1.. Edi Marian, 2.. Frans Huby, 3.. Herry Kosay, 4.. Joel Wenda, 5.. Timanus Kogoya, 6.. Yohakim Huby, 7.. Agus Surabut, 8.. Isak Wenda.

Unfortunately the following four are still being held in Abepura in connection with the same case: