FREE WEST PAPUA - Press Releases

Disappointment at continuing Pacific Islands Forum support for colonisation of West Papua

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 16:18:08 -0800

Media Release
Australia West Papua Association-WA

The Australia West Papua Association-WA is surprised and disappointed that the
THIRTY-SEVENTH PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM supports the continuing colonisation
of West Papua by Indonesia through the 2001 Special Autonomy Law.

A West Papuan majority rejected the Indonesian autonomy policy during a peaceful mass
demonstration as recently as August 12, 2005. The Indonesian government did not take

Report shows Indonesian military treats PNG as its own territory

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 04:52:44 -0700

FREE WEST PAPUA CAMPAIGN (Melbourne)

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Embargoed for release until: 0600, Wednesday 23nd August, 2006.

Report shows Indonesian military treats PNG as its own territory

An explosive report in today's issue of The Bulletin has vindicated a field investigation into the activities of the Indonesian military (TNI) in the Papua New Guinea – West Papuan border region. This investigation was undertaken by fieldworkers from May 14 to 14 June 2006 on behalf of the Free West Papua campaign in Australia. The work was funded exclusively by grassroots donations from Australia.

SHAMEFUL DECISION ON BORDER ASYLUM BILL

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:53:04 -0700

FREE WEST PAPUA CAMPAIGN (Melbourne)
www.freewestpapua.com
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For immediate release: Thursday 1Ost August, 2006.

SHAMEFUL DECISION ON BORDER ASYLUM BILL

Campaigners today expressed sadness at the today's passing of the Howard Migration Amendment (Designated Unauthorised Arrivals) Bill through the lower house of parliament, in an attempt to prevent all asylum seekers who arrive by boat from access to legal support and court processes.

MEDIA RELEASE: CAMPAIGNERS CELEBRATE FREEDOM FOR LAST OF THE 43

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 18:29:20 -0700

FREE WEST PAPUA CAMPAIGN (Melbourne)
www.freewestpapua.com
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For immediate release: Tuesday 1st August, 2006.

CAMPAIGNERS CELEBRATE FREEDOM FOR LAST OF THE 43

Campaigners from Free West Papua Campaign in Melbourne have welcomed the decision by the Refugee Review Tribunal in overturning the original Immigration Department rejection of David Wainggai's application for Refugee Status.

WEST PAPUA SUPPORTERS REBUFF HOWARD

Fri, 07 Apr 2006 00:50:11 -0700

FREE WEST PAPUA CAMPAIGN (Melbourne)
www.freewestpapua.com
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For immediate release: Friday 7 April, 2006.

WEST PAPUA SUPPORTERS REBUFF HOWARD

Responding to comments made today by Australian Prime Minister John Howard, the Free West Papua Campaign strongly criticised any plans to interfere with the process by which visas are granted to Papuan asylum seekers.

West Papua Refugees Media Notification

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 01:43:41 -0800

MEDIA NOTIFICATION

Arrival of West Papuan refugees and
Press Conference

Tenix Defence

Cargo Road, Tullamarine

Melway ref: 5 D9

We anticipate their arrival on Monday, April 3 at 9.30 am however due to cyclone activity around Christmas Island this may change.

We will notify you of any delays so please provide a preferred contact number or email address to michaelkrape@krape.com.au

MEDIA RELEASE: SUN April 2, 12pm PROTEST, MARCH AND MUSIC TO WELCOME PAPUAN REFUGEES

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 01:38:59 -0800

FREE WEST PAPUA CAMPAIGN (Melbourne)
www.freewestpapua.com
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For immediate release: Friday 31 April 2006

PROTEST, MARCH AND MUSIC TO WELCOME PAPUAN REFUGEES

Meeting at 12pm this Sunday at the State Library, Free West Papua Campaigners will be calling for ‘an end to the war on our door step’ with a protest march against the human rights abuses committed by the Indonesia Military, followed by a celebration of West Papuan culture and music at the Treasury Gardens.