Wednesday, July 30, 2014

1) Video-Catherine Delahunty's motion in NZ Parliament re media freedom in West Papua

1) Video-Catherine Delahunty's motion in NZ Parliament re media freedom in West Papua
2) Two policemen dead, four  rifles missing in Papua 
3) Papua Military command ready to help overcome armed groups
4) Old song, a new singer: will Jokowi’s reign bring liberation for West Papua?


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 1) Video-Catherine Delahunty's motion in NZ Parliament re media freedom in West Papua

http://www.inthehouse.co.nz/video/34268



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http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/95089/papua-military-command-ready-to-help-overcome-armed-groups

2) Papua Military command ready to help overcome armed groups
Rabu, 30 Juli 2014 17:16 WIB | 280 Views
Jayapura, Papua (ANTARA News) - The chief of the Papua Regional Military Command, Major General Christian Zebua, has expressed TNIs (military) readiness to assist the police in dealing with armed groups that have been causing restlessness in the region.

"We are ready to offer our services in overcoming the armed groups that have recently attacked civilians as well as security personnel," he said to ANTARA News here.

He said he condemned the shooting incidents involving the groups in the Papua inland regions.

Regarding the form of assistance the TNI will provide, he said that as the situation is still under civil order status, he would only prepare personnel who could be used immediately in case they were required by the police.

The TNI will remain behind the police and support every action they carry out, he affirmed.

He said personnel in Wamena had been made available to be embedded in the police force.

In the last two months, four people including two police officers had been killed by civilian armed groups in the region.

They had carried out attacks in Tingginambut, district of Puncak Jaya, and Tiom, district of Lanny Jaya.

(Reported by Evarukdijati/E006/H-YH/INE/KR-BSR/A014)

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3) Two policemen dead, four  rifles missing in Papua 
Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura | Archipelago | Tue, July 29 2014, 5:09 PM
Two police officers from the Pirime police office in Lanny Jaya district, Papua, were shot and killed on Monday by a group of armed insurgents in Nugume Village. The two policemen were among eight police officers en route to meet citizens of Maki village.
The eight policemen were riding in the same car when they were ambushed by a group of men, allegedly led by Puron Wenda, in a region near the village of Nugume. The two officers who died in the ensuing firefight were identified as Second Brig. Alex Numberi and First Brig. Heskia.
“The insurgents also took four rifles before the car took off down the street and fell into a steep ravine,” Papua police spokesman Sr. Comr. Pudjo Sulistyo said.
The bodies of the fallen officers have been sent to their families for burial. (dic)

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4) Old song, a new singer: will Jokowi’s reign bring liberation for West Papua?
RON KARENI | JUL 30, 2014 9:41AM | EMAIL | PRINT
  
Outgoing Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono maintained the status quo with West Papua during his two terms in office, but West Papuans are hoping president-elect Joko Widodo’s rule will be different, writes Ron Kareni.

With last week’s release by the Indonesian government of five West Papuan political prisoners and more foreign media shining a light on the deteriorating human rights situation in West Papua, Indonesia is under increasing pressure to open the region to the outside world. 
The Indonesian constitution and international law supports the idea of exercising rights to peaceful protest without prosecution, but Indonesia’s arbitrary detention of peaceful political activists in West Papua contradicts this. Many West Papuans have been and continue to be jailed for so-called “crimes” and sentenced to three to 15 yearssuch as Filep Karma, who peacefully raised the outlawed Morning Star flag in 2004 and was convicted of treason for 15 years, and Forkorus Yaboisembut and Edison Waromi, who were among the five released last week, jailed in 2011 on convictions of “subversion“ for reading out a “declaration of independence” from Indonesia.
The crime of subversion, which accounts for so many West Papuans still incarcerated, is an old Dutch law reconstituted by Sukarno, the first president of Indonesia, on May 1, 1963the day the United Nations gifted the territory and people of West Papua to Indonesia. Many West Papuansand sometimes even their relativesare arrested by Indonesian authorities for simply attending political demonstrations, being politically active or joining political organisations, or for engaging in civil resistance activities.
The searing indictment on Indonesia’s policies and military practices shows at least 71 political prisoners (on record) still behind bars. The ongoing exploitation of the Indonesian constitution de-legitimises and censors pro-independence groups and maintains offensive restrictions on West Papua’s freedom of assembly and expression.
Outgoing Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s two terms in office have proven Jakarta’s impeccably futile policy on West Papua. The stalemate continues, with West Papua’s statehood facing a political climate of inaction, denial and marginalisation, with unprecedented challenges of increased division of regencies, increased convictions for corruption to undermine the struggle for self-determination and inadequate action on a culture of impunity.
Well-placed Indonesians in Jakarta claim Yudhoyono believes West Papua should be free but doesn’t want to stand charged with violating his state’s long-standing policy of “territorial integrity”. Jacob Rumbiak, a West Papuan academic who spent years in jail with Waromi, said: “The Indonesian state demands absolute loyalty from its citizens, and its institutions have always been charged with defending its territorial integrity. In the service of those imperatives, anything the international community would consider illegal has always been quietly legalised.”
Although Rumbiak believes Joko Widodo, Indonesia’s President-elect, will be as bound by centralism and territorial integrity as previous presidents, most civil society groups in West Papua welcome Jokowi’s win and his ambitious campaign declaration to allow foreign journalists into the region. The big challenge awaiting Jokowi is tackling the underlying grievances of West Papua’s political status and international pressure on human rights abuses. Until these are addressed, the common saying in West Papua remains: “An old song sung by a new singer”.
Rumbiak was speaking from the Federal Republic of West Papua office in Melbourne Docklands, opened last month by Yarra councillor Amanda Stone. “West Papuans have always rejected the New York Agreement that rendered us Indonesian. It was drawn up by foreignersprincipally the US, Netherlands, Indonesia, and Australia … and set up the genocidal conditions for Melanesian West Papuans that are now, finally, being reported on,” he said.
Rumbiak added, “The state we raised in 2011 is what West Papuans have determined they want. It stands on UN principles, not the machinations of a few unprincipled foreign governments. That’s why so many Australians are paying the rent on our office in Docklandsthey believe in us, and the future of West Papua.”

Peter Woods, a supporter of West Papua who regularly visits the country, insists Australia’s national interestand relationship with Indonesiawould be better served if Australian politicians address rather than ignore the Federal Republic of West Papua. “East Timor is a good example. Indonesia’s illegal occupation was eventually overthrown by the East Timorese people and the good citizens of the world, but accommodated by successive Australian governments. We shouldn’t allow ourselves to be isolated in the region again. Australia should use its position in the UN Security Council to undo the travesty wrought upon West Papuans 52 years ago.”

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

1) Police to chase armed group members in Lanny Jaya

1) Police to chase armed group members in Lanny Jaya
2) Regional police command sends reinforcements to Lanny Jaya
3) Two Papua Police Officers Shot Dead in Alleged Separatist Attack
4) PRESS RELEASE  OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF WEST PAPUA



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1) Police to chase armed group members in Lanny Jaya

Selasa, 29 Juli 2014 23:19 WIB | 310 Views
Jayapura, Papua (ANTARA News) - Papuas regional police command chief Brigadier General Yotje Mende said here on Tuesday that the police would chase the armed civilian groups that had attacked police personnel in Lanny Jaya on Monday.

"We will continue chasing them. As the chief of regional police command, I will never surrender to the demands of the armed criminal groups," he said.

He said he had also asked the TNI (military) to assist in the effort.

Yotje Mende meanwhile had claimed that the armed group involved was led by Puron Wenda.

Based on data the police had gathered, the group was led by Puron Wenda and Enem Wanimbo.

"It is the group of Puron Wenda and Enem Wanimo we are now tracking down. Legal actions will be taken against them," he added.

First Brigadier Zulkifli and Second Brigadier Prayoga had died during a shootout with members of the armed civilian groups in Indiwa in the district of Lanny Jaya on Monday.

Two other police personnel meanwhile had sustained wounds in the incident.

The police members were carrying out a community counseling program when they were attacked leading to a shootout.

Reported by Musa Abubar
(H-YH/INE)
EDITED BY INE
(H-YH)
(T.SYS/B/KR-BSR/B/H-YH) 

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2) Regional police command sends reinforcements to Lanny Jaya

Selasa, 29 Juli 2014 21:52 WIB | 329 Views
Jayapura, Papua (ANTARA News) - The chief of Papuas Regional Police Command had deployed reinforcements to Lanny Jaya following a recent attack by an armed civilian group in the district that claimed the lives of two police officers.

"The forces will be increased to search for the armed civilian group members," the commands chief Brigadier General Yotje Mende said here on Tuesday.

Papua Regional Police Command deputy chief Brigadier General Paulus Waterpauw was reported on Tuesday leading the forces to Tiom in Lanny Jaya by plane.

Yotje said that although additional forces had been sent to Lanny Jaya, no emergency status had been imposed in Indiwa where the incident had occurred.

"I did not say that Lanny Jaya is under the highest alert status. There is not such status, as it has been implemented for a long time," he said.

He however said that the police would not surrender to their actions. "We will chase them and track them down," he remarked.

He said the special team that had been sent to the district was still at the scene of the incident. "We have sent a special team and they are still on location," he added.

First Brigade Zulkifli Ardianto and Second Brigade Prayogo had died in the shootout while visiting the region for a community service program.

Reported by Musa Abubar
(H-YH/INE)
EDITED BY INE
(H-YH)
(T.SYS/B/KR-BSR/B/H-YH) 

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http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/news/two-papua-police-officers-shot-dead-alleged-separatist-attack/

3) Two Papua Police Officers Shot Dead in Alleged Separatist Attack

By Banjir Ambarita on 03:28 pm Jul 29, 2014
Category CrimeNews
[Updated at 3:38 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2014]
Jayapura. A group of armed men, alleged to be part of a Papuan separatist group, on Monday afternoon shot at eight police officers in a village in the Lany Jaya district, resulting in two casualties and six injuries.
Papua Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Pudjo Sulistyo said the officers were training residents of Indawa village when the armed group attacked them.
“After the attack, the armed group ran away and returned to the forest,” Pudjo said on Tuesday.
The two victims have been identified as Second Brig. Yoga Ginugy, who was shot in the belly, and Second Brig. Zulkifli D. Putra, who was shot in the head. Both died at the scene.
Two of the injured officers were identified as Second Brig. Alex Numbery and Second Brig. Helsky Bonyadone.
Papuan police and military officers have joined together in a manhunt for the perpetrators.
“We should condemn [such violence] strongly, as those police officers were on human resources development duty, giving training in the village so that residents in Papuan villages will have legal awareness, be smarter and are enabled to face changes,” Pudjo said. “The role of the police institution in building people’s character is very important in a democratic society, especially to support the development programs for district heads and governors.”
National Police spokesman Insp. Gen. Ronny F. Sompie said in a report by state-run Antara news agency that the armed group was led by separatist leader Enden Wanimbo.
“Officers who were injured have been evacuated to the Wamena General Hospital,” Ronny said.
He added that the Papua Police deputy chief, director of intelligence and security as well as the head of Papua’s mobile brigade would head to Lany Jaya on Tuesday to provide additional security and arrange an operational strategy for the local district police.
Ronny said the shooting had taken place a 90-minute drive from the Lanny Jaya district police station, or two hours from Wamena.
The assault came on the same day as an attack by an unidentified armed group against a military post in the Tinggi Nambut area of Papua’s Puncak Jaya district.
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4) PRESS RELEASE  OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF WEST PAPUA
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF WEST PAPUA
Address :Istana Kepresidenan
Kantor DAW MAMTA: Jln.Batu Dua.

Distrik Sentani Selatan,Kampung Sabron Yaru -Jayapura – Papua


July 29, 2014
PRESS RELEASE  OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF WEST PAPUA
On  January 15, 2014, Forkorus Yaboisembut  President of the Federal Republic of West Papua smuggling and sent  letter from jail in Jayapura to Tuiloma  Neroni Slade Secretary General Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat  Suva, Fiji. President therefore  strongly appeal  to the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to grant Federal Republic of West Papua full membership status  and recognition  for our full Political independence from Indonesia. The Federal Republic of West Papua is Executive Government.

The People of West Papua are of Pacific - Melanesian  stock / race and have closer affinity  and or share common customs and  traditions with the people of  Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands,Vanuatu, Fiji, New Caledonia, Australia, Cook Islands, Federal States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa,Tonga and Tuvalu.
As the President, I on behalf of my people hereby extend our gratitute and appreciationin in advance for your government’s attention  and concern on  West Papua especially its human rights issues  such  as the human rights abuse  of  all forms   and Self Determination in West Papua and our aspiration to be free and independent. This abuses and  attrocities will never end for as long as Indonesian is still occupying West Papua.
Transitional  government of the Federal Republic of West Papua is now taking  full resposibility to implement some of the resolutions passed at the Third Papuan People’s Congress. We are running of admistration throughout of West Papua.

On July 21, 2014, President, Prime Minsiter and refered to “Jayapura Five” were freed  and  very strongly control of the transitional government of the Federal Republic of West Papua in  West Papua.

Thank you for your  highest consideration.
Sincerely
Yoab Syatfle
Special Staff of President and Prime Minister
+6281344564159
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