Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Inside the relationship between West Papua and The Melanesian Spearhead Group

 https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/programs/politok/politok/104452514



Inside the relationship between West Papua and The Melanesian Spearhead Group
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In 2023 the Melanesian Spearhead Group rejected a push from pro-independence West Papuan activists to join the regional body.

The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) had been pressing to gain full membership of the MSG for years.

So how significant is a seat at the MSG table? And what does this mean for West Papua's independence struggle?

Talent:

Vijay Naidu, Adjunct Professor University of the South Pacific

Benny Wenda, United Liberation Movement of West Papua Chairman

Ronny Kareni, West Papuan academic

Presenter:

Scott Waide

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