1) The KNPB
will hold peaceful rally on the 16 Oct
2) DON’T USE WEST PAPUA AS SCAPEGOAT
FOR YOUR TURNING BACK BOATS POLICY
3)
All Party Parliamentary Group for West Papua re-launches
4)
PNG officials move Papuan activists
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1) The KNPB will hold peaceful rallies on the 16 Oct
A google translate of article in BintangPsapua. Be-aware google translate can be a bit erratic.
Original bahasa at
http://bintangpapua.com/index.php/lain-lain/k2-information/halaman-utama/item/9493-knpb-bakal-demo-usai-idul-adha
Saturday, October 12, 2013 06:28
Will KNPB Demo After Eid al-Adha
IPWP Commemorate 5th Anniversary and Welcomes results Vanuatu PM Speech at UN Assembly
Jayapura - To celebrate and welcome the results of the Prime Minister 's speech at the UN Assembly Vanuatu some time ago , the West Papua National Committee ( KNPB ) will hold a peaceful demonstration in the form of interactive and worship at the tomb Alm . Theys Hiyo Eluay , Sentani , Jayapura regency , Wednesday ( 16/10 ) next week .
Thus KNPB spokesman , Wim accompanied by Chairman Rocky Medlama I KNPB Kossay Agus and two members of the KNPB Tony Kobak and OTK Tabuni when the press conference held at Café Prima Garden Abepura , Friday ( 11/10 ) yesterday afternoon around 11:00 CEST .
It is said , in fact IPWP anniversary falls on October 15 , but due to coincide Eid al-Adha by the Muslims, it will go down KNPB demo or the next day on 16 October.
" We conduct interactive demonstrations and peaceful in the form of worship and political stage on October 16 at the tomb of Theys it . So we appeal to the people of Papua from Sorong to Samarai to descend conduct a peaceful demonstration to commemorate the 5th anniversary IPWP and results Vanuatu PM 's speech at the UN Assembly , " himbaunya .
In the action plan starts from a point in the City / County of Jayapura it , it will mark the 5th anniversary of IPWP at once will announce the results of the annual session of the UN about human rights violations in Papua , as has been conveyed AM Vanuatu Moana Kalosil in late mid- September.
" We want to convey to both provincial and central government as well as in the military / police who commit sedition , intimidation and subsequent to both organic and non- organic in all the villages in the West Papua . Where , we get a report from some areas such as the addition of troops Kaimana , Nabire , Paniai , Timika , Wamena and Merauke , " he added .
It is said , in some of these areas do not know the motives of military personnel who adds good forces in the villages or villages on the land of West Papua .
" Therefore , we ask the military to immediately stop the intimidation that is being built to scare the people of West Papua creeping or when we will be doing down the road later on , " he pleaded .
"In addition , we also ask the police in this case the Papua Police to not hinder people of West Papua who want to openly express their aspirations in accordance with the law regulations in the country of Indonesia , " he said .
He said that Indonesia is a democracy in West Papua and why not open the democratic space for the people of West Papua aspirations in writing or orally in front of the public.
" Where , we just saw in West Papua only silencing , blockades and arrests against the people of West Papua . Thus , we affirm the action this time in order not to dihalagi again because we just do it free speech , " he said .
" Thus, to the government in this Police Chief of Papua, Papua and Papua Governor Commander in order to open up the democratic space as possible to the people of West Papua to the aspirations , " Wim said in a hard tone .
He also emphasized that this is part of the psychological played by the Indonesian security forces , but this part of democracy that will be done by the people of West Papua .
" Just to let you know that in this action as penanggungjawabnya is PNWP . It was very clear PNWP chaired by Buchtar Tabuni being responsible on the field , " he said .
Meanwhile the same place , I KNPB Chairman Agus Kossay thank Vanuatu Moana PM Kalosil who has delivered his speech in the Annual Session of the United Nations .
" Where , this would make the UN immediately sent an investigative team to West Papua in order to observe directly the problem cases of West Papuan political and human rights violations on the land of West Papua . So , we are very grateful to the Prime Minister of Vanuatu who have good intentions to bring the problems of West Papua in the annual session of the United Nations , " he said .
He said that Indonesia is a country of law and democracy it must enforce the law and democracy . So that the people of West Papua by Indonesia wants what is known .
" It is important from KNPB . Go to the Police in Papua Commander stop adding troops to the areas , where the only cause of psychological distress on the West Papuan people who do not know anything , " he said .
Also based on the statement in a press conference this KNPB very pleased with the statement of the Governor for granting licenses to foreign journalists and foreign NGOs to go to Papua . ( mir/don/l03 )
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2) DON’T USE WEST PAPUA AS SCAPEGOAT FOR YOUR TURNING BACK BOATS POLICY
Jayapura, 13/10 (Jubi) – “Don’t you send boat loads of people across our sovereign border because we will send them right back to you.”
This is the monotonous messagethat we heard during the election campaign. But at his very first meeting with the Indonesian President our brave Prime Minister was lost for words to convince Jakarta of his unilateral policy. Instead he succumbed to Indonesia’s stern resolve by scapegoating West Papuans as his way out. What is West Papua to do with your tough turning back boat policy may we ask?
West Papuan people have suffered enough at the hands of the Indonesian Military and Militias for the past 50 years. Instead of helping to lessen their suffering you sided with those with blood in their hands. Do the Papuans have to put dead bodies in front of your house to convince you that this is really happening? These photos for example, were taken by Indonesian soldiers; apparently enjoying their handy work.
UN Periodical Human Rights Review in 2008 found serious human rights violations in West Papua. It was recommended that Indonesia resolve these cases and enact policies to prevent further violations. But violations continued prompted second review in 2012 and this year. Many countries wanted to know why Indonesia does not execute its responsibilities as it promised it would. Former UN Rapporteur on genocide prevention Juan Mendez put West Papua on the list of 10 countries that will face genocide if action is not taken soon.
Reports in May indicatedthat on 30 April police shot and killed two protesters in the city of Sorong who were preparing to mark the 50th anniversary of Papua becoming a part of Indonesia. At least 20 protesters were arrested in the cities of Biak and Timika on 1 May. This is what the Human Rights Commissioner had to say in reaction to these reports, “After my official visit to Indonesia last November, I am disappointed to see violence and abuses continuing in Papua,” Pillay said.
While the issue of boat people and sovereignty of both Australia and Indonesia are potent issues I am confident both countries could find a common ground to protect each other’s interest. But West Papua should not be used as scapegoat in the issue. Or else open up a debate on West Papua as a separate issue in itself.
Rex Rumakiek,
Secretary General, WPNCL,
M/Ph. +61-414149001
Secretary General, WPNCL,
M/Ph. +61-414149001
(Admin Jubi)
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3) All Party Parliamentary Group for West Papua re-launches
We are delighted to announce the re-launch of the All Party Parliamentary Group for West Papua.
Comprised of British MPs drawn from every political party, this group will hold regular meetings, discussing the political status of West Papua.
The All Parliamentary Group for West Papua is chaired by Rt. Hon Andrew Smith, Labour MP and founder of International Parliamentarians for West Papua.
The first meeting of this year’s Parliamentary calendar will take place onWednesday 16th October from 5 till 6pm in the Houses of Parliament.
Key focus areas for All Party Parliamentary Group for West Papua :
SELF DETERMINATION: The West Papuans are calling for a new vote, which meets recognised international standards, in the form of a new UN-monitored independence referendum.
DIALOGUE: The West Papuans are calling on the Indonesian Government to enter into internationally-mediated dialogue, without pre-conditions, with genuinely representative West Papuan leaders. Indonesia has to date refused.
ACCESS: The Indonesian Government severely restricts access to West Papua for foreign journalists and international human rights observers, including Amnesty International.
DE-MILITARISATION: As a first step towards peace, West Papuans are calling on the Indonesian Government to halt all planned increases of its military (TNI) presence in West Papua and immediately withdraw the TNI, para-military Police (Brimob) and intelligence agents (BIN) to their barracks’. This would be a hugely important first step to reducing the currently highly charged and tense situation in West Papua. As Ms Hina Jilani, UN Special Representative on Human Rights Defenders, stated on 28 January 2008 “A climate of fear undeniably prevails in West Papua”.
FREEDOM of EXPRESSION: The Indonesian Government currently severely restricts West Papuans from exercising their rights to Freedom of Expression, Association & Assembly, particularly in relation to peaceful demonstrations in favour of independence for West Papua. In this respect, Indonesia is currently in breach of its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil & Political Rights which it signed in 2006.
Click here to download a letter to send to your MP asking them to join the All Party Parliamentary Group for West Papua
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4) PNG officials move Papuan activists
Updated 13 October 2013, 19:11 AEST
A group of West Papuan activists says Papua New Guinean immigration officials are treating them "like criminals" after they were moved to PNG's remote west.
Seven West Papuans - including a pregnant woman and a 10-year-old boy - have been staying in a hotel in Port Moresby for the past fortnight after being deported from Australia.
On Saturday PNG immigration officials, accompanied by two armed policemen, put them on a plane and flew them to Kiunga in Western Province, where they are staying with members of the local West Papuan community.
One of the group, Yacob Mandabayan says they were told they'd be moved to the East Arwin refugee camp near the border with Indonesia on Monday.
"They treat us like we are criminals. They came with police and guns," he said.
He says other West Papuans living in Kiunga have told them East Arwin is a difficult place to live.
"They said East Arwin is bad, bad to stay, because it's in the jungle," he said.
PNG's Immigration Minister Rimbink Pato is yet to comment.
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