When
Where
Bellingen Memorial Hall
32 Hyde St
Bellingen NSW 2454
Australia
Why
Join us for for this important information session and fundraiser in support of West Papuan self-determination and independence.
Julian King presents on his doctoral research including footage of the ongoing occupation, and pathways to peace and freedom. West Papuan student activist Beri Pahabol details life in the Territory. Ghanaian Jomo Hutaa updates on the West Papua Legal Campaign. Plus Mark Worth's documenatry Land of the Morning Star.
About West Papua
- In 1963 Indonesia took over West Papua illegally, since then over 1 million people have been killed and many more displaced.
- People are also dying of exposure, hunger, and lack of medicine.
- Indonesian military uses sophisticated weaponry including helicopter gunships and drone bombers & over 60,000 troops against West Papuans — men women and children - with bows and arrows.
- West Papuan people fought and died alongside Australians during WW2. They are allies, friends and family.
- Papua is our nearest neighbour this is occurring just 200km north of mainland Australia.
- A long time media blackout has kept this well hidden.
- Did you know Australia has funded and trained Indonesian military, adding our weight to the imbalance of power?
We have a role to play by hearing this story, and an opportunity to support our West Papuan brothers and sisters. Why should we care? What can we do?
Contact
Julian King
[email protected]
Bellingen Environment Centre
[email protected]
bec.org.au
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