FEBRUARY 7, 2016 Free West Papua supporters in Newcastle after a public screening of the film ‘The Road to Home’ which follows the life and struggle of West Papuan Independence Leader Benny Wenda On 6th February, there were many Free West Papua Campaign events held in the city of Newcastle, United Kingdom. Support from Newcastle […]
Independence Leader Benny Wenda
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“Accusations against Benny Wenda have no proof. The truth needs to be proven.”
This article has been written by a West Papuan activist in support and defence of West Papuan Independence Leader Benny Wenda who was recently blamed and threatened by the Head of the Indonesian Police and the Head of the Indonesian Intelligence Agency. There is no proof of the accusations against Benny Wenda regarding the police […]
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Benny Wenda interviewed by Radio Australia on Indonesia targeting his family
Yesterday West Papuan independence leader and Spokesperson for the United Liberation Movement for West Papua, Benny Wenda was interviewed by Radio Australia about the Indonesian military torturing and murdering his relative Fredi Wenda, to threaten him after he said that West Papuans would not celebrate Indonesian Independence Day. You can listen to the full interview here
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‘My People Are Dying And The World Needs To Know’
FREEDOM FIGHTER: Benny Wenda ON AUGUST 15, a group of protesters will descend upon the Indonesian Embassy to contest the Southeast Asian country’s sovereignty over the region of West Papua. Leading the charge will be Benny Wenda, spokesperson of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua. His journey to the frontline of the independence movement […]
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Benny Wenda live on Galaxy Radio
West Papuan independence leader Benny Wenda is currently live on Radio in London where he will discuss the ongoing racism, genocide, and illegal occupation of West Papua as well as the Global Day of Action in for West Papua on Saturday Please do tune in and listen http://tunein.com/radio/galaxyafiwe-s178508/
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For Peace and stability Police must face justice for Tolikara shooting
Widespread and growing criticism of the shoddy way in which the Tolikara situation in West Papua has been handled by the security forces, has now reached the door of President Joko Widodo. With the post-mortem of the situation now well under way, observers and investigators are examining the conflicting testimonies of those involved as new […]
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Indonesian government cannot stand in the way of West Papuan people
I had high hopes for Joko Widodo after his commitment to revive the relationship with West Papua but his latest actions run counter to that promise Source: Indonesian government cannot stand in the way of West Papuan people | Benny Wenda | Comment is free | The Guardian
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Benny Wenda attended the Galaxy Radio Parents and Ancestors Day in London
In Remembrance of Our Parents & Our Great Ancestors Yesterday, Benny Wenda attended the Galaxy Radio Parents and Ancestors Day in London, United Kingdom. The event was organised by the African and African Caribbean Community in London to remember and honour the parents and great ancestors of African and African Caribbean people, many of whom […]
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Benny Wenda gives a talk at the Oxford Black Students Union
Yesterday on 21st May, Benny Wenda gave a talk at the Oxford Black Students Union about West Papua’s struggle against Indonesian colonialism and discrimination. Benny explained to the students that his people were not fighting to overthrow political power but were peacefully fighting purely to stop Indonesia’s colonialism, discrimination and racism in West Papua. In […]
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Benny Wenda gives a talk at Sheffield University Law School
On 11th May Benny Wenda gave a talk at the University of Sheffield School of Law in the United Kingdom. He talked about how the case for West Papua was very strong under international law, after West Papua was illegally occupied by Indonesia without the consent of the West Papuan people. Benny said that Indonesia […]
