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After being granted Observer status by the Melanesian Spearhead Group last week, the United Liberation Movement for West Papua is still determined for self-determination. The organisation’s General Secretary, Octo Mote says, there’s still a lot be done. Being granted Observer status, adds a new chapter for the United Liberation Movement for West Papua. A movement […]

The   Melanesian Spearhead Group meeting in the Solomons next week is crucial in many respects. It will, for one thing, determine the future of the MSG solidarity. Originally set up as a voice of the Melanesian bloc, the MSG unity has been found wanting on some issues. There has been no clear position by the […]

With the fate of West Papua’s membership to the Melanesian Spearhead Group to be decided next week, civil society organisations are calling for Government’s backing. “Fiji itself we are very patriotic at the moment. We are changing our flag and we are talking about…the prime Minister is talking about colonial powers and so forth and […]

Suva – Fiji Islands:  Civil Society Groups in Fiji today expressed concerns over the recent announcement of support by Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama for Indonesia’s bid to become an associate member of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG). Source: CSO group urge Fiji Government to recognize the ULMWP as legitimate representative of West Papua to […]

The move for West Papua to be a full member of the Melanesian Spearhead Group is gaining momentum here. This morning saw the Fiji Solidarity Movement and the Youngsolwarans ‘We Bleed Black and Red Campaign’ march take place through the streets of Suva. The march called on Government to support the people of West Papua. […]

Rally in Fiji tomorrow supporting West Papua joining the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG). Date: 15th May, 2015 Time: 9.30am – 12.00pm March: Flea Market to Sukuna Park Solidarity gathering: Sukuna Park Fiji Solidarity Movement for West Papua’s Freedom INVITATION TO SOLIDARITY MARCH & GATHERING Theme: MSG for West Papuan freedom from oppression, human rights abuse […]

A new article by Padre James Bhagwan in the Fiji Times about the need for West Papua support from Fiji THIS month the foreign ministers of Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) member countries will meet to discuss and make recommendations to the leaders of the MSG on West Papua’s application to become a full member. This […]

EXILED West Papuan pro-independence leader Benny Wenda is hoping Fiji will support his movement’s bid for membership in the Melanesian Spearhead Group. [ Visit Website ]

BEING aware of atrocities being committed against his fellow Pacific islanders wasn’t enough for Joey Tau. [ Visit Website ]

“FOR too long, we have failed to speak out against Indonesia’s brutal oppression of the West Papua people,” says president of the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma, Reverend Tevita Banivanua. [ Visit Website ]