August 18, 2019
ULMWP Chairman: Stop Indonesian repression of the people of West Papua
[Statement in Bahasa below.] Over the past three days, the people of West Papua have...
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August 10, 2019
ULMWP Chairman: Don’t celebrate Indonesian independence – we are mourning for Nduga
[Translation into Bahasa below.] I, as Chairman of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua,...
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July 26, 2019
UK Opposition Leader Jeremy Corbyn sends statement of congratulations to ULMWP Chairman
On 17th July 2019, ULMWP Chairman Benny Wenda was granted Freedom of the City of...
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July 3, 2019
ULMWP Chairman: We are ready to peacefully reclaim our country from Indonesian colonialism
The ULMWP, with the support of the West Papuan people, is ready to peacefully reclaim...
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May 30, 2019
ULMWP Chairman: Congratulations to Prime Minister James Marape of PNG
Dear Hon. Prime Minister James Marape, On behalf of the people of West Papua and...
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May 13, 2019
ULMWP Chairman: Indonesia must not execute West Papuan political prisoner Yogor Telenggen
As Chairman of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP). I condemn in the...
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April 16, 2019
ULMWP Spokesperson: West Papuans mourn the passing of Pastor Dr. Neles Kebadaby Tebay
West Papuans mourn the passing of Pastor Dr. Neles Kebadaby Tebay Pr, Catholic priest, prolific...
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March 26, 2019
Boycott the Indonesian elections and Rally for Referendum!
As the representative body of the West Papuan people and all West Papuan groups, the...
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March 21, 2019
ULMWP Chairman: My condolences to the people of Vanuatu for former PM’s passing
On behalf of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua and the people of West...
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March 18, 2019
ULMWP Chairman: My condolences and sympathy for people in Sentani, West Papua
It is with a heavy heart that I am sending this message to you on...
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March 12, 2019
ULMWP Spokesperson: The UN must stop Indonesian military attacks in West Papua
West Papuans beg for UN intervention as 2,650 Indonesian commandos hunt down freedom-fighters and the...
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February 11, 2019
Chairman of the ULMWP condemns Indonesian crackdown on freedom of expression
On January 25, I, as chairman of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP),...
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January 25, 2019
Chairman of the ULMWP celebrates handing in of West Papuan People’s Petition to UN High Commissioner
On behalf of the West Papuan people, I can state that the West Papuan People’s...
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January 21, 2019
Chairman of the ULMWP statement on chemical weapons and humanitarian crisis in Nduga
I, Chairman of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), condemn in the strongest...
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January 17, 2019
ULMWP Statement on the Nduga Crisis
For Immediate Release – Jayapura, West Papua 17 January 2019 The people of Nduga are caught...
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December 6, 2018
ULMWP condemns mass arrests on West Papua National Day
In the strongest possible terms, the ULMWP condemns the Indonesian government for the arrest and...
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November 23, 2018
ULMWP calls for National Day of Prayer in West Papua
23rd November 2018 On behalf of the West Papuan people, the ULMWP calls...
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November 20, 2018
West Papuans demand Melanesian Spearhead Group reviews Indonesia’s status
UNITED LIBERATION MOVEMENT FOR WEST PAPUA Winston Churchill St, Port Vila, Vanuatu TEL +61 42025...
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November 13, 2018
ULMWP calls for an end to Indonesian military operations in West Papua
The ongoing joint Indonesian military and police operations in Lanny Jaya and the surrounding...
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November 2, 2018
ULMWP stands in solidarity with Kanaky New Caledonia during the upcoming independence referendum
3rd November 2018 To the people of Kanaky, On behalf of the people of West...
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October 14, 2018
Statement on increasing violence in West Papua
Growing Indonesian state violence in West Papua – Several civilians reportedly killed 14th October 2018 Over...
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October 2, 2018
Firm progress and hope for West Papua at the United Nations
From the desk of Benny Wenda, Chairman of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP)...
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September 21, 2018
West Papuans in more danger from Indonesian Security Forces, ahead of UN General Assembly
Statement from Benny Wenda, Chairman of ULMWP Ahead of next week’s 73rd session of the United...
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September 6, 2018
Questions at the PIF on amount of money Indonesia is spending on its war against West Papua.
United Liberation Movement for West Papua Media Statement, 5th September 2018. How much money is...
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August 20, 2018
Jakarta moves to shut down three ‘resistance’ facilties at Cenderawasih University in Jayapura, West Papua
MEDIA STATEMENT, 20 August 2018 Indonesia bleeding-out in West Papua as Jakarta moves to shut...
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August 14, 2018
West Papua will not celebrate Indonesian Independence Day
PUBLIC STATEMENT The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) wishes to inform the international...
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July 16, 2018
Jacob Rumbiak statement. Strafing A Papuan village from helicopter gunships isn’t democracy.
MEDIA STATEMENT, 16 July 2018 STRAFING A PAPUAN VILLAGE FROM HELICOPTER GUNSHIPS ISN’T DEMOCRACY INDONESIA FIRE-BOMBS...
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July 14, 2018
Statement from Benny Wenda on Indonesian military attacks in Nduga, West Papua.
To the President of Indonesia, the Commander of the TNI, and Chief of Indonesian Police;...
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