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. […]
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Civil societies to govt: Support West Papua bid for MSG
Today’s demonstration in the Solomon Islands for West Papua made the front page of the Solomon Star http://www.solomonstarnews.com/news/national/6976-civil-societies-to-govt-support-west-papua-bid-for-msg Members of the civil society organization under the umbrella body of Solomon Islands in Solidarity for West Papua gathered in numbers on Thursday to renew their call on the Solomon Islands Government to support the bid for West […]
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MSG has failed its original purpose, says PNG MP
Read full article and listen to the interview Papua New Guinea’s national EMTV News interview Oro Province Governor Gary Juffa on West Papua and reports on the growing grassroots support in PNG for West Papua joining the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEhGs28Rn5Y Mr Juffa, who has just returned from meeting Melanesian leaders in Fiji which […]
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Rally in Fiji tomorrow (15th) supporting West Papua joining the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG)
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 […]
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Solomon solidarity for West Papua Campaign tomorrow (Rally)
The Solomon Islands Solidarity for West Papua Movement will gather tomorrow in Honiara to affirm their solidarity support with other Melanesian countries and worldwide campaigns towards West Papua’s application to join the Melanesian Spearhead Group- MSG. Read full article on sibcOnline There is currently a rally in Honiara, the Solomon Islands for West Papua joining […]
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West Papuan independence leader hopes Indonesia will not abuse possible MSG spot
Independence leader and spokesman of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua, Benny Wenda, was interviewed by Radio Australia on West Papua joining the Melanesian Spearhead Group and Indonesia’s attempts to do the same http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/…/west-papuan-inde…/1446830 Benny Wenda: “The prime minister has a right to welcome Indonesia, but my point of view is that West Papua […]
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West Papua issue stirs during Jokowi’s PNG visit
The thorny issue of West Papua has stirred controversy during a state visit by Indonesia’s President, Joko Widodo, to Papua New Guinea. Read full article
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Gallery – Protests held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea at the arrival of the Indonesian President
Some more photos from the protests held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea yesterday at the arrival of the Indonesian President. There were 2 protests in the city and 7 people were arrested and spent 6 hours in jail. Our people are refusing the Indonesian president and calling on him to stop the genocide and […]
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Melanesian Spearhead Group will back West Papuan membership: Independence leader
Human Rights Watch says the Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s visit to Papua New Guinea this week represents Jakarta’s latest heavy-handed attempt to pressure the Melanesian Spearhead Group into rejecting West Papua’s membership application. Read full article and listen to the interview.
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