By Len Garae :Source Daily Post Vanuatu The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has held a major internal meeting on the Island of New Guinea to reaffirm the Resolutions of the 2023 Congress. Approved by ULMWP President Benny Wenda and Prime Minister (PM) Edison Waromi, 12 Cabinet Ministers and seven Regional Executives have […]
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Port Vila commemorates 63 years of West Papua’s struggle for Independence
By Ezra Toara Dec 4, 2024 December 1, 2024 is a date deeply significant to all West Papuans, marking 63 years since the Morning Star Flag was first raised for independence and justice for West Papua. This year’s event in Vanuatu’s capital was commemorated at Sorovango School. “As we honour those who have fallen in our struggle, […]
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Indonesia criticises Vanuatu’s support for West Papua, Vanuatu stands firm
By Ezra Toaral Indonesia has expressed concerns over Vanuatu’s public support for West Papua’s independence movement and its diplomatic ties with the West Papua Mission in Port Vila. In a recent Q&A with the Vanuatu Daily Post, the Indonesian Ambassador to Vanuatu, Dr Siswo Pramono, stated that Indonesian officials had met with many Ni-Vanuatu who expressed […]
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Press release: Raki Ap appointed ULMWP Spokesperson
Details Raki Ap was previously Spokesperson for the ULMWP’s Green State Vision and the Free West Papua Campaign (FWPC). Having performed these roles very effectively, ULMWP President Benny Wenda and Prime Minister Reverend Edison Waromi have decided to promote Mr Ap to the position of ULMWP Spokesperson. Mr Ap is now mandated to speak on […]
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ULMWP message of solidarity for the people of Kanaky in their anti-colonial struggle
MAY 22, 2024 https://www.freewestpapua.org/2024/05/22/ulmwp-message-of-solidarity-for-the-people-of-kanaky-in-their-anti-colonial-struggle/ Wa wa wa wa wa. Today I am sending a message of solidarity to the people of Kanaky and our brothers and sisters in the leadership of the FLNKS. What is happening in Kanaky is modern-day colonialism in action. The proposed electoral changes being debated in the French Parliament would fatally damage […]
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ULMWP President Benny Wenda’s speech in Scottish Parliament
ULMWP President Benny Wenda’s speech in Scottish Parliament May 13, 2024 in Speech Below is the speech that ULMWP President Benny Wenda gave in the Scottish Parliament on May 9th 2024. First of all, I would like to thank Bill Kidd for hosting this launch event. Your hospitality is appreciated by the West Papuan people. […]
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Final Declaration
Final Declaration By Len Garae Feb 10, 2018Final DeclarationFaces of West Papua struggle from left to right: Andy Ayamiseba, Benny Wenda, Barak Sope, Rex Rumakiek, and Paula Makabory pose with final declarations “I as the founder of the Free West Papua Movement or Organisasi Papua Merdeka (OPM) want to acknowledge and support the United Liberation […]
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Kaloran appointed ULMWP Special Envoy
Vanuatu now has a new Interim Special Envoy for the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP). He is Mr. Morris Kaloran, formerly the Interim Deputy Foreign Minister to West Papua. People have questioned how someone from Lumbukuti village, one of Tongoa Island’s 14 villages, became appointed to such an important role for another country’s […]
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Natuman congratulates Wenda on election
Natuman congratulates Wenda on election By Len Garae Feb 9, 2024 Former Prime Minister Mr. Joe Natuman (left) congratulates President Benny Wenda (right) while former first President Mr. George Sokomanu cements the handshake with his presence By Len Garae A former Prime Minister (PM), Mr. Joe Natuman whose Government had funded the first arrival of […]
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Niu West Papua Office open long Vanuatu
Broadcast 13h ago13 hours ago Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume.https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/programs/wantok/wpapua-van-office-wenda/103432524 Share Siaman blong United Liberation Movement for West Papua, Benny Wenda itok tenkyu blong em long Vanuatu gavman na ol pipol long opim wanpla opis blong ULMWP long Port Vila. Mr […]
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