Melanesia Roundup

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 Solomon Islands prime minister has spoken passionately about a bid by the free West Papuan movement to become a member of the Melanesian Spearhead Group. Source: Solomon Islands PM makes emotional speech on West Papua’s MSG bid – Pacific Beat – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

On the eve of the Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders retreat, the outgoing MSG chair Victor Tutugoro has expressed his support for the West Papuan bid for MSG membership. Source: FLNKS supports West Papuan membership bid – Melanesian Spearhead Group – News – Islands Business magazine

The Chairman of the Vanuatu Christian Council, Bishop James Ligo, calls on the Vanuatu Government to support West Papua Application for full membership in the Melanesian Spearhead Group. Source: West Papua has a rightful place in MSG: VCC Chairman – Vanuatu Daily Post: News

The former Solomon Islands prime minister, Ezekiel Alebua, says the involvement of Indonesia in Melanesian Spearhead Group is a mistake. Source: Former Solomon Islands PM laments MSG leadership | Radio New Zealand News

Indoian officials are lobbying for an upgrade to associate membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), while a renewed membership application by a united West Papuan coalition will be discussed at this week’s MSG leaders’ summit in Solomon Islands. Indonesian officials are lobbying for an upgrade to associate membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), […]

West Papua for MSG-Free West Papua rally held today in Kanaky/New Caledonia. Today in the capital city Noumea, people marched through the streets and called for West Papua to be accepted to FULL MEMBERSHIP of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG). We will continue to rally all around Melanesia and all around the world for West […]

About 200 people gathered at a rally in the Solomon Islands capital, Honiara, this afternoon calling on the government to support full membership for West Papua in the Melanesian Spearhead Group. Source: Hundreds join Solomon Islands West Papua rally | Radio New Zealand News

The Leader of the Parliamentary Independent Group Manasseh Maelanga says Solomon Islands needs to recognise the plight of the West Papua on the grounds of solidarity and humanity. The Independent Leader told SIBC News today it is one thing to recognise the diplomatic sovereignty and as a Melanesian country, Solomon Islands understands the issues faced by […]

Exiled West Papua Leader and the founder of Free West Papua Campaign Benny Wenda says West Papua’s issue is a Melanesian issue. Mr Wenda, who lives in England, is in the country with four other West Papua Advocate leaders who also live in other international countries. He told SIBC News today they are in the […]