Minggu, 26 Oktober 2014

Apollos Sroyer: Indonesia Police criminalization Peace Movement of KNPB as proof of freedom and expression rights to silencing of West Papua people

Apollos Sroyer Chairman of the National Committee of West Papua for the territory of Biak (Biak-KNPB) in the press relleasenya delivered on October 26, 2014 to respond to the Chief of Police stating that the KNPB Biak is one organization that is different from the Indonesian state idologi then, of prohibited activities. For the organization of the KNPB is necessary to do an action approach.
Further Apollos said KNPB is the struggle of the West Papuan media in peace and dignity, so that the police approach to the KNPB action not to criminalize peaceful movement KNPB like catching, shooting and memenjarahkan KNPB activists.

Commitment KNPB is fighting for the right of self-determination of the people West Papaua, because this right has not been done fairly and with dignity in accordance with the principles of international law, standards of Human Rights and the UN Charter.

Five Indonesian Military Command Battalion Papua Enhanced Become Raider Forces

The entire Infantry Battalion (Infantry) under the Regional Military Command XVII / of Paradise will be upgraded to a Raider Battalion gradually up to 3 years.
"Today Military Command XVII / Cenderawasih has 6 Infantry Battalion, 6th Infantry Battalion which of the new one that is qualified as a Raider forces, namely Battalion 751 / Raider based in Sentani. Well future plans gradually to five other battalion will be increased into Raider Battalion, "said Military Commander XVII / Cenderawasih, Maj. TNI. Fransen G. Siahaan, on the sidelines of his visit to the Battalion 751 / Raider, (21/10) last week.
According to the military commander, 5th Battalion who will be in the status of a troop increase is Raider Battalion 752 / Wira Yudha Sakti in Sorong, Battalion / 753 Arga Vira Tama Nabire, Battalion 754 / Eme Neme Kangasi in Timika, Battalion 755 / Yalet in Merauke and Battalion 756 / Winame Sili in Wamena.
"In 2015, we are planning to send a second battalion to London to be educated as a qualified troops Raider. Where in February we send Battalion 752 / Wira Yudha Way and then in following Meret Battalion / 753 Arga Vira Tama and the next year following two consecutive Battalion until all qualified Raider, "said the military commander.

According to the military commander qualification hitter military command unit is done considering the threats facing in Papua ahead. In addition to the area, and geographical conditions, Papua require special qualifications, so the security in Papua can be maximized to ward off the threat of armed groups in Papua

Jumat, 24 Oktober 2014

Yoseph Adi Prasetyo: New First Time in Indonesia Foreign Journalists Punishable

Chairman of the Law Commission of the Press Council, Stenly Yoseph Adi Prasetyo, Thursday (10/24/2015) afternoon, presented by both legal counsel French journalists Thomas Dandois (40) and Valentine Bourrat (28), to be an expert witness in the trial continued held at the office of the District Court of Class IA, Jayapura.
Joseph who wore a brown batik in his testimony said, a person can be said to perform journalistic activities if it is able to gather information, search, manage, and publish in the mass media.
 "So if the only new observation or study of the coverage of an object, it can not be said of journalistic activity. Because it is journalistic activity a long series of inter-related, I saw it for the first time in Indonesia there are foreign journalists in criminal, "he said.
 Related activities such as the prosecutor's indictment the defendants were deemed conduct journalistic activities, according to Joseph, both of them do not perform journalistic activities, and it can not take a journalist's visa permit, as new only want to do the initial research.
 "There are two things in journalism, one can first assignment from the editor, or if the TV production house to produce a coverage, while the second, journalists themselves who took the initiative to send the initial data gathering, so that the crew and budget can be lowered to make coverage continued, if only in the form of a proposal, or the beginning of the study, it can not be said of journalistic activities, "said Joseph.

Former member of the Commissioner of the National Commission on Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia is also mentioned, should the two French journalists who were detained in Papua are deported to their home country, because a lot of experience in Indonesia, the method is being used.
 "For example, when the Santa Cruz incident in Dili, East Timor, in 1991, there were nine foreign reporters detained Indonesian government and they are deported to their home countries."
 "Then in Ache current status Operat Military Region, there is an American journalist William Nessen who met with GAM, and sought by Bambang Darmono that is the current head UP4B, and then sent home, I suppose this is the first time a foreign journalist to live a criminal," Yoseph firm.
 Joseph also added that the Press Council has also asked Papua Police chief military commander of Paradise XVII, Minister of Justice and Human Rights, as well as Chief of Police for the two French journalists return to their home country.
 "We have also met with the Dirjend Immigration in Jakarta, asking the journalists deported, because Indonesia is currently the country with the freedom of the press is pretty good in Asia, with this event, it will be very unfortunate," he said.

 Earlier, prosecutor Sukanda SH, MH, demanding two journalists from France four months in prison, a fine of 2 million dollars, subsidiary imprisonment of two months.

Criminal For Two French journalist Activity Forms Criminalization of Journalism

Legal Counsel two journalists from France, Aristo Pangaribuan, the plea or plea memorandum that was read on Thursday (October/23/2014) afternoon, after the public prosecutor read out the demands, said the arrest of the two defendants to prove the journalists criminalized by the state.
  "After reading the indictment and prosecution, we want to convey that the articles such elements is not met, and this is part of the criminalization of journalistic activities in Papua," said Aristo, when interviewed by reporters.
 Aristo said, the testimony of the expert witness actual Press Council has dismissed the statement of the Foreign Ministry, which states that the second defendant journalistic activities in Papua so captured.
 "That the Council of the Press have to say, if a person is said to cover journalistic activities, collect, search, and publish, while the second defendant was planning to do reporting, so it is being observed, not even at all publications, so they can not be said to perform journalistic activities," Aristo said.
 According to him, the Act Keimigrasiaan, and regulation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs has explained, even for someone who witnesses criminal conduct journalistic activities is the last step that can be taken after other witnesses who are not powerless.
 "They do not do criminal acts, and the Immigration Act to ensure they are deported, as well as a letter from the Embassy of France to the Indonesian government has stated that the defendant did not engage in activities that endanger state security prosecutor referred to, so they should not be criminalized," said Aristo.
 Therefore, the defense memorandum, Aristo asked, judges for, first, stating that the defendant is not guilty of criminal acts such as prosecutors indicted.
 Second, release the two defendants of all charges and lawsuits; Third, release the defendant from custody; Fourth, restore the rights of the defendant and the defendant pengakuaan dignity and status.

 Fifth, return all the evidence belonging to the defendant; Sixth, the defendants charge case to the State.

Rabu, 22 Oktober 2014

Session two French journalists Thomas Dandois and Valentine Bourra

Session two French journalists Thomas Dandois and Valentine Bourrat, in the District Court of Class IA Jayapura, Papua, on the third day on Wednesday (10.22.14) presented two expert witnesses.
Two expert witnesses that, Dony Alfis Harin from Directorate General of Immigration, and witnesses Siti Sofia Sudarma of the Director of Information and Public Diplomacy Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Dony Alfis Harin said, the presence of two foreign journalists were known to the Ministry of Information, but not to immigration. Both with different visa, one coming on a tourist visa and journalist visa only in social and culture on ART TV.
It is said, in order to obtain a visa can take immediate, temporary visa has its own code of journalistic B2 II.
"Journalists and foreigners alike, if tourists do not need to report, but should only be made ​​in accordance with the rules of the passport which he visited. The journalist must report first to the Ministry for the info," says Dony.
He continued, visit visas for journalists duties in accordance immigration law.
Meanwhile, Siti Sofia Sudarma said, if the foreign journalists who want to come to Papua should report to 18 agencies, including the Ministry of Religious Human Rights Law, Foreign Ministry, Police and the Indonesian National Army so on.
"The letter of assignment must be a main base of the Immigration Act section 28 includes journalistic activities can be done with the permission of the security," he said.
According to Siti, to make it easier the Directorate issued a special ID visit any journalist, while journalistic activities are no rules as stated in number 40 Ministry of Information, as well as the Press Law.
The two French journalists were coming to Papua represent ART TV. Those two get permission for the purpose of tourism.

Siti added that foreign journalists to Papua pretty much the goal. In the meantime, he said, there were 20 proposals submitted and 2 otherwise not qualify and they are still processed in accordance with the procedure. Passport and visa journalism he said, no time limit.

Selasa, 21 Oktober 2014

A total of 375 Indonesian Army personnel will Perform Prone Regional Security in West Papua

Commander of Military Region (Regional Commander) XVII / Cenderawasih, Major General Fransen M Siahaan asked the soldiers to remain consistent to maintain and protect the people of the place where he was assigned.
"For example, in areas prone and border," said the military commander of XVII / Cenderawasih, when equip 375 soldiers who will be released to carry out security duties in some areas in Papua. The event was held at the parade ground Battalion 751 / Raider Sentani, Tuesday (21/10).
Explained, consisted of 125 375 soldiers of the 751 Infantry Battalion / Raider, 125 people from Bataliyon Infantry 755 and 125 of the 756 Infantry Battalion will carry out duties as a security guard vulnerable areas.
Pamrahwan region include Puncak Jaya and surrounding areas and the border with PNG. They will be in charge for six to nine months ahead.

"People power is absolute. TNI was formed by the power of the people, of the people, by the people and for the people. Therefore, as long as I'm in the area of ​​assignment you do not act arrogant, much less hurt people, "said the military commander 

Senin, 20 Oktober 2014

Prime Session Held, 2 French Journalists Threatened with Criminal 5 Years in Prison

 Dandois (40) underwent initial trial in the District Court of Class IA Abepura, Jayapura, Papua province.
Prime trial led Chief Justice, Martinus Bala and two members it starts and ends 10:50 o'clock 11:20 o'clock local time. Attending there Bourrat Valentine's mother and brother of Thomas Dandois and French consular officials from Jakarta.

Assembly Prime beragenda reading the indictment of the Public Prosecutor, Sukanda against Valentine and Thomas.
Sukanda read out the charges related to the abuse of two pages of travel documents by the two journalists. Prosecution also read chronologically the second coming of the defendant until arrests were made at the beginning of August 7 in Jayawijaya Wamena, Papua.
Thomas and Valentine charged with article 122 letter a of Law No. 6 of 2011 on keimigrasiaan, in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph (1) 1st Code of Criminal hukun Indonesia imprisonment for 5 years.
In response to the contrary, the Legal Counsel of the accused, Aristo Pangaribuan said the indictments were delivered Prosecution does not define what it is journalistic activities in question.
"In the indictment the Prosecution is very clear, that the core of the charges do not fit on a visit visa. However, the public prosecutor in the indictment does not specify whether the charges in question. The activities mentioned journalism Prosecution dakwan not described in the reading. Element this does not seem to be imaged. Prosecution itself does not define what journalistic activities, "said Aristo.
"To that end, we argue that the indictment is not accurate, then we would expect the assembly declare null and void the charges," he said.

Assembly with the agenda to hear feedback from the public prosecutor will be held tomorrow, Tuesday (21.10.14) morning in the same place. The trial is scheduled to take place one week to hear the verdict on Friday.

Selasa, 14 Oktober 2014

Bucthar Tabuni: Polisi Indonesia arrested West Papua Activists is proof Indonesia shackles freedom of expression rights of West Papua people

Bucthar Tabuni, chairman of the West Papua National Parliament spoke about the arrest of activists West Papua National Committee (KNPB), Bucthar Tabuni said KNPB on October`13, 2014  do peaceful demonstrations in 9 regions in West Papua (Jayapura, Merauke, Timika, Kaimana, Fakfak, Manokwari, Yahokimo, Nabire and Biak menutut the Indonesian government to release two French journalists who have coverage and detained in West Papua.
KNPB has sent a letter of notification of their action plan to the police, but the police have sent a letter to the KNPB to declare reject and do not give permission to KNPB to conduct peaceful demonstrations. Although Police banned but the commitment remains KNPB demonstrations were peaceful.
KNPB attitude is evident on October 13  KNPB at 9 regions in peaceful demonstrations. Police moved quickly to block meeting points and make threats of intimidation to the mass demonstrations.
Police disperse peaceful demonstrations and arrested 40 activists KNPB in  Merauke  and 16 activist KNPB in Jayapura, bringing the total number arrested KNPB ativist is 56 people.
Further Buchtar said West Papua National Committee (KNPB) is a container that is shaped by the people of West Papua as a medium of popular struggle in the fight for the self-determination rights  peacefully  and make Referensum a path for the middle seats the West Papuan issue in a fair and dignified.
On this basis KNPB in the last 6 years is to mobilized people to express their political rights openly and peacefully to be known by the Indonesian government and the international community.
But Indonesian military and police respond to peaceful protest KNPB was shot dead by the way, capture and jailed KNPB activists.
History records that the people of West Papua's list of victims over the long practice of the State of Indonesia as a country where the invaders for West Papua fetter their freedom of expression rights.
50 years more the people of West Papua's struggle for self-determination of their rights in a peaceful and dignified, but the only people experiencing mistreatment. The people of West Papua treated inhumanely, arrested, detained and prosecuted even gunned down massively by using didesin laws and authorities cited according to the wishes of the State. The people of West Papua engineering worn the same charges of committing criminal offenses subversive for voicing West Papua people rights.
This is evidenced by the occupation of the State of Indonesia over West Papua region which does not respect the people's right to self-determination, whereas the people of West Papua peacefully assert their rights and dignity. This is evidence of the State of Indonesia as colonizers for West Papua.
Freedom of speech and expression is the right of every person and this rights is guaranteed in international treaties on civil rights and politics. However, these rights do not apply to West Papua people.

The purpose of peaceful demonstrations on  Ocotber 13 2014, KNPB in 9 regions in West Papua is "called Indonesian government frees 2 jurnalists detained and will stand trial in West Papua." "Called  Indonesia to open access international journalists to West Papua and the UN human rights workers to West Papua, "he said.

Senin, 13 Oktober 2014

Press Reallese West Papua National Committee on 9 Regions KNPB The Hold Peaceful Demo Demands free French Journalist in West Papua

By looking close and blocked democratic space and restrictions on foreign journalists in Papua with the arrest of two foreign Jurnalists Thomas Dandois and Vallenting of French  in Jayawiyaya by Indonesian Police (Highland- West Papua) on 6 August 2014, then  West Papua National Committee (KNPB) of the National Media as a necessary care situations silencing democratic space and arrests foreign journalists in Papua.

Based on this general appeal KNPB Removing National action across the region KNPB to conduct a peaceful demonstration to urge the Indonesian government to immediately release two foreign journalists and Opening ases for International journalists, and requested the observer humanitarian agencies and special Pioneers remedy to West Papua .

On this day of action to implement the National KNPB in all regions of the KNPB. Urge the Indonesian government immediately frees two foreign journalists and international access is widely open.

Jayapura region, police forces in full force blockading all rallying point mass peaceful demonstrations. Although Police banned and blocking all but the rallying point KNPB activists in Jayapura police blockade penetrate at 11:00 am and take action to bring them peace pamphlets and banners that read 2 journalists freed Frenchman. This peaceful action only runs 15 minutes because the police attack and disperse the KNPB activists and arrested them. The following are those who were arrested, among others:

1 Mr. ELIASER ANGGAINGGOM (VICE CHAIRMAN REGION PNWP HANIM.HA)
2 AGUS KOSAY (CHAIRMAN I KNPB CENTER)
3 UCAK LOGO (KNPB spokesman NATIONAL CENTER)
4. REGINA Wenda (KNPB secretary Numbay)
5. YIMI BROWAY (CHAIRMAN I KNPB Numbay)
6. MARTEN SUHUNIAP (MEMBERS KNPB)
7 Rebekah KOMBA (KNPB Numbay TREASURER)
8. Marice Mambrasar (KNPB MEMBER Numbay)
9. LAZKAR SAME (Executing tasks harisn International Spokesman)
10 ISAK SALAK (MEMBER)
11. PETER PETEGE (MEMBER)
12. MANU Mohi (MEMBER)
13. DAVID WALILO (MEMBER)
14. Palina PAGAGE (MEMBER)
15. Teren SORABUT (MEMBER)
16. Wilem WANDIK (MEMBER)
17. Tinus HELUKA (MEMBER)
They were arrested while being held in the city of Jayapura Police, they arrested at 11:30 WPB until now still detained in Jayapura City Police.

Merauke region, Chairman of the Regional Parliament (PRD) region Anim-Ha, Mother Panggresia Yem, when contacted by the media via mobile phones, said today KNPB Merauke and PRD peaceful demonstrations, mass peaceful demonstrations gathered in the Park and will perform long PEPERA Migration office mark to Merauke. Police forces KNPB activist was attacked and dispersed them. Police arrested 49 activists KNPB Merauke. They were arrested and detained police are;
1 Gento EMERIKUS Doop (chairman of KNPB Merauke)
2 NOVARIS Joseph Wogan (Secretary KNPB Merauke)
3 EMELIANUS NEMOP
4. CHARLES SRAUN
5. JOHN KAYOP
6. PETER wogang
7 Kristianus Mahuze
8. EMANUEL METEMKO
9 Joseph IMBANOP
10 Joseph Dila
11. PETER KATEM (PRD secretary Merauke region)
12. AP MOSES
13. K PASIM
14. Yermias KEPZE
15. Justin AIRIT
16. EMERIKUS KAKUPU
17. Joseph P
18 Dila
19. Joseph C. H. IMBANOP
20 Stephen KAIZE
21. MELKIOR KEBZE
22. Kornelis YOLEM, and 6 other people while still in Merauke Police Hold on.

After police dispersed and arrested KNPB activists who are doing the rally and bring them to Merauke Police Station, police returned to the office and PRD KNPB Merauke and capturing 20 KNPB activists who were in the Office of the KNPB.

Region of Manokwari, Manokwari KNPB today held peaceful demonstrations in front of the main road the University of Papua (Manokwari). KNPB demonstrations is not running long because of Manokwari Police not give permission for peaceful protest, peaceful damonstrasi KNPB action Manokwari is only a 1 hour under pressure and threat of police and end at 12 noon.

Timika region, KNPB Timika as media people of West Papua's struggle has been mediating damaiyang demonstration attended by the people of West Papua who are in Timika. Undertaking this action is the People's Parliament Timika Region KNPB Timika and as executor of the action. KNPB Timika demosntrasi action is going well where KNPB doing long Mark of the Office and the PRD KNPB Timika Region towards his people Perwalikan Office Government of Indonesia in Timika. Although KNPB action is barred by the police but the KNPB Timika advanced and peaceful action under strict supervision by the police forces.
Region of the consortium, Although police have banned demonstrations peaceful demonstrations KNPB KNPB but the consortium is going well, although under threat and escort by police forces. KNPB and the consortium held a long mark PRD peacefully in the city center the consortium.

Region Nabire, West Papua National Committee (KNPB) Nabire Region, Monday (13/10/2013) today staged a peaceful demonstration at the Flower Garden Oyehe). Demonstrations held in order to remove the two international journalists who were detained in Wamena on the 16th August 2014 on behalf of two French journalists Thomas Dandois origin, Valentine Bourrat. Peaceful demonstrations in Nabire is under tight guard by the Indonesian military and police forces.

Biak Region, Biak KNPB at the same time also has been waging a peaceful demonstration in Biak KNPB Secretariat runs well, although police banned the activities of the KNPB. Action 00 was carried out at 08 am to 12.00 noon.

Yahokimo region, KNPB Yahokimo with the people in yahulimo staged, at 09.00 in the old Field Office. After thousands of people gathered to hold a peaceful rally was attended by thousands of people, as long as the action takes place make speeches and slogans medesak Indonesian government freed two foreign journalists Thomas Dandois and French origin Vallentinne Bauratt. This peaceful demonstration went well, although the police have banned the KNPB action.

Kaimana region, Longmars Liberation Peace Action Demo ACAL French Journalists are concentrated in complex Sekretarit & PRD Kaimana KNPB Major Kmpul Point State Park Kaimana, at 09.00 - Done In this demonstration the police seized a demo attributes brought by Niko Nauw KNPB member attributes Flag KNPB seized 2, 5 Pamphlets Picture 2 journalists is French, 1 banner bearing the FREE YOUR IMMEDIATE TWO INDONESIAN GOVERNMENT FRENCH JOURNALIST Mr. THOMAS A. DANDOIS & Ms. L.M. VALENTINE BAURATT. The action took place at 09.00 this morning lasted chaos.
Police Patrol Car Kaimana use the 1 and 2 star Dalmas entered into a credible form in the city park. Period led action ol, er KNPB Kaiaman using command 1 car and 2 urban transport vehicle is picked up by an act of intimidation by the Police Pisak Resort Waikiki. In the events of it, all attributes that are loaded on the demo car impounded Komado Events Party Security Resort Waikiki. Despite the pressure, the action remains ready to take action longmars towards the activities in the KNPB Secretariat Complex and the PRD Kaimana.
Yours sincerely
ONES SUHUNIAP,General Secretary of the central KNPB












Minggu, 12 Oktober 2014

Indonesian police arrested Vice Chairman PNWP and 16 KNPB activists in Jayapura, West Papua

Indonesian police in West Papua prohibits West Papua National Committee (KNPB) to conduct peaceful demonstrations to called Indonesian government to free two French journalists being held and will be in court in West Papua.
KNPB Jayapura peaceful action today October 13, 2014 in  Imbi Park, Jayapura City .

Police arrested Eliaser Anggaiggom and Vice Chairman of the National Parliament of West Papua (PNWP) with 16 KNPB activists.  Police Arrest Vice Chairman PNWP the i6 KNPB activists at 11:40.

The names of the Free Papua activists arrested and detained Indonesian police in Jayapura is;
1 Mr. Eliaser Anggainggom, vice chairman for the region Hanim PNWP
2 Agus Kosay, deputy chairman of the KNPB center 1
3 Seray Logo, Spokesperson of KNPB
4. Regina Wenda, Secretary KNPB for Numbay region
5. Yimi Broway, Vice Chairman of KNPB for region 1 Numbay
6. Marhen Suhuniap, KNPB  members
7 Rebekah Komba, Treasurer KNPB for Numbay region
8. Marice Mambrasar, KNPB Numbay members
9. Lazkar Equally, international Spokesperson of KNPB
10 Isaac Salak, , KNPB  members
11. Peter Petege, , KNPB  members
12. Mohi Manu, , KNPB  members
13. David Walilo, , KNPB  members
14. Palina Pagage, , KNPB  members
15. Teren Sorabut, , KNPB  members
16. Willem Wandik, , KNPB  members

17. Tinus Heluka, , KNPB  members

Demand Action Release Two French Journalists, Police Arrest 29 Members KNPB Merauke

Indonesian Police officers Merauke (West Papua), Monday (10/13/2014) this morning, reportedly capture 29 members of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB), which intends to hold a peaceful protest Indonesian government demanded release of two French journalists Thomas Dandois and Valentine Bourrat.

Chairman of the Regional Parliament (PRD) region Anim-Ha, Panggresia Yem, when contacted by the media via cell phone, explaining, 29th KNPB members arrested are now being detained at the police station Merauke, to get the "direction" of the police chief of Merauke.

Yem Said, mass action moves from the KNPB Secretariat and the PRD is located in the Village of Kelapa Lima, Merauke, around 06.00 Wit.

Mass using a single pickup, by bringing various devices action, and leading to the monument the Act (Act of) to carry out the action.

Around Wit at 06:20, arriving at a place of mass action, and has just lined up to continue the action to the Immigration Office in Merauke, according to police action pemberitahuaan letter, direct action forcibly disbanded, and several mass action was captured, and then taken to the Office police Merauke.

"Letters notice action we posing since last Friday, it was clear in the letter, a rallying point in Tugu PEPERA, and continue the action to the Immigration Office, why did the police arrest us," said Yem.

As Patrons entering politics in Merauke region Anim custom-Ha, according Yem, the ways that the police used to close the democratic space in Papua can not be justified.

"We want peaceful demonstrations title, this part of our solidarity to the two international journalists who were detained in Papua, why we were immediately arrested like this," he said.

Yem Further, he is currently heading to the police station to meet with the police chief of Merauke, at the same time requested that all 29 members of the KNPB be freed.

"Earlier my phone Adj cation Intel already know this, I am now going to the police station there, I have them released, and no action is being held device, or taken by the police," he said.

Some of the names that have been captured mass action, and this medium was collected Gento Emerikus Dop (Chairman KNPB), Joseph Novaris Wogan (Secretary KNPB), Emelianus Nemop, Charles Sraun, John Kayop, Peter Wogan, Kristianus Mahuze, Peter Koweng, Emanuel Metemko , Yoseph Imbanop, Yoseph Dila, Peter Katem (PRD secretary), and some names that have not been successful in the confirmation.


Head of Public Relations Indonesian police in Papua, Police Commissioner, Pudjo Sulistiyo, when the reporter confirmed the information related to the arrest of 29 members of the KNPB Merauke, do not respond. A number of short messages sent also was not returned.

Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono held a public deception about the situation of Human Rights in West Papua

Contrast Papua accuse the President of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) conduct public deception. This is related to the claim of SBY never mentions throughout his leadership of Human Rights violations Weight (HR).

Olga Hamadi Contrast Papua Coordinator as well as a lawyer for Human Rights in West Papua, said that during SBY’s leadership, a number of human rights abuses still occur in Papua. For example killings Chairman of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) Mako Tabuni in mid-2012 past.
Then there is also a violation of the apparatus are carried out systematically on the dissolution of the Papuan People's Conference (KRP) III that led to the death of two civilians. In this case, the legal process and the marginalized no military courts.
"A number of leaders of the Papuan Customary Council (DAP) it is punishable by up to a dozen years in prison for alleged treason," Olga said in Jayapura on Friday (04/04/2014).
Moreover, he added, there are also about torture volumes 1 and 2 were allegedly committed by security forces in the central highlands and the torture video was uploaded to youtube.
"A number of silencing democracy, sweeping, and arrest civilians still a lot going on. If SBY claims no violation of human rights, what to wear glasses to see him in human rights issues? Or perhaps he did not understand about the human rights violations," he said.
Contrast Papua also counted about a dozen cases of human rights violations by the government of SBY. It also claims the SBY era, Papua is still seen with security approach.
"All the violations that occurred in Papua, not to be forgotten," said Olga.

Previously, SBY claims during his rule, gross human rights violations that have occurred in the previous era is gone. A number of security issues such as armed separatist conflict, communal conflicts, including terrorism also stated SBY has been gradually lost over a period of nearly 10 years. "There is serious human rights violations during the 10 years," said SBY.

Sabtu, 11 Oktober 2014

Solidarity For Two French journalist, Indonesian Police Not Publish Letters "Permit"


Regional Police (Police) Papua, reportedly not issue a Receipt Notification (STTP) or the letter "permit" action for the West Papua National Committee (KNPB), which plans to hold the action, on October 13, 2014.
General Secretary of KNPB,  Ones Suhun said, the action will take place so that the Indonesian government to free two French journalists Thomas Dandois and Bourrat Valentine, who was arrested on August 6, 2014 ago, and is still being held at the Immigration Office Class IA, Jayapura, Papua.

"The Indonesian police in Papua has issued a notice of rejection of the peaceful demonstrations KNPB.
In the rejection letter issued by police, according Suhun, there are several reasons dikemukan, including KNPB organization is not considered registered in the Indonesian government
In addition, a notice of action filed by the KNPB considered using the symbol of the morning star attributes that are banned by the unitary state of Indonesia Rebuplik NO 77 of 2007.

Also mentioned by the Police, during any activity rallies or demonstrations conducted by KNPB always voiced the aspirations of Papua Merdeka, because it is considered contrary to Indonesian Law No. 9 of 1998.

Also there are several reasons, which according Suhun, is a classic reason and does not make sense, because KNPB planning a peaceful demonstration because it is concerned with the fate of two French journalists who are still being held.

"The reasons just given Papua police suppression of democracy in West Papua. KNPB is not a new organization but oraganisasi struggle that existed before Indonesia in Papua with the name Papua National Committee, "said Suhun.

"Indonesia is a country of law and democracy, therefore we will continue to hold a peaceful demonstration. International law also guarantees us to express their opinions in public in peace and dignity, "he said.

Suhun Further, any reason given by the police, KNPB will continue to do a peaceful demonstration, for international solidarity with journalists who covered our needs in Papua given.

"If the police want to arrest, or just want to shoot us please, we are concerned only with the two international journalists were arrested, and we have them released.


The plan, along with KNPB West Papua masses will conduct a peaceful demonstration in Jayapura Immigration Office Class IA,

Jumat, 10 Oktober 2014

File Complete, Two French Journalists Hold Session Schedule

Docket two French journalists, Thomas Charles Tendies (40) and Valentine Burrot (29), aka P21 is now complete. Both are just waiting for the scheduled hearing.
Friday afternoon (10/10), Charles Tendies and Burrot Valentine party and any evidence submitted to the Immigration Class 1 Jayapura High Court (Attorney) Papua.
Chief Immigration Class 1 Jayapura, Substation D. Tampubolon, said after yesterday declared complete by the prosecution or P21, today entered the second stage. He said he came to submit the file and suspects.
"Suspect condition is quite good. Files also stated lengkap.Barang proof is complete. So stay prosecutor who specify the schedule, "said second relay when handed French journalist in Papua Attorney's Office, Friday (10/10) afternoon.
However, while awaiting trial, for a while the two French journalists will be brought back to the Immigration Office with the status as prisoners surrogate prosecutor. "Entrusted there so that no impression is not good in the eyes of the international, but it is in accordance with the applicable procedures," rich Substation.
In the same place, a team of the Public Prosecutor (Prosecutor) from Papua Attorney, Joseph M Tangai, said all the files are complete and meets the elements. "The authority of the Criminal Code in accordance prosecutors arrested 20 days. So, before the 20 days we were bestowed the file to the court, "said Joseph.
Furthermore, Joseph said, it was waiting for the completeness of the courts. High Court prosecutor sent two people, besides he also accompanied the Crime Section Chief (TP) of the State Security Public Order (Kamnegtibum), Sukanda.
"That they (the two French journalists) to admit their mistakes. Now we hold them both. But deposited in the custody of Immigration Jayapura as prosecutor, "he said.
One French journalist attorney, Jihan, can not leave a comment related to his client who has entered the prosecutor's supervision. "It's okay, yes, if there are any later time. I do not want to give any comment. Seen later how the process, "said Jihan when accompanying clients.
In the file, Thomas and Valentine charged with violating the Immigration Act No. 122 of 2011 on the letter A visa abuse. Evidence has been submitted to the prosecutor, among others, audio recordings, video, laptops, and mobile phones.

Both journalists were arrested in the police last August 7, 2014, on charges of engaging with armed groups from Free Papua Organization (OPM)

an open letter from PNWP to the DLP PNWP Australia

WEST PAPUA NATIONAL PARLIAMENT (PNWP)
email; westpapuaparlement@yahoo.com, lion_jpr@yahoo.com,
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Ref. Open Letter Acknowledgements

To the Honorable; Mr. Anthony Craig

Democratic labor Party of Australia Federal Spokesperson for West Papua Human Rights and Democracy
Po Box 167, Australia.

West Papua National Parliament as a forum for the people of West Papua's political set up to fight for the  self-determination rights was very important to write to you to thank you profusely for the loyalty of your attitude and your party to continue to stand with us in the struggle for self-determination rights fairly and with dignity. Where you and your party so play a role to continuously improve awareness about West Papua to  your people and your government.

West Papua people welcomes your role and feel proud that 50 years longer we fight our voices can not be heard by the international. For your help as well so that West Papua people struggle can continue to be heard by the community and your government.

I hope you and your party are always with us in the struggle of the common agenda of self-determination in a fair and dignified, because this right has not been implemented in a fair and dignified.

Once again I am on behalf of West Papua people who are struggling for self-determination rights expressed thanks for your hard work to continue to raise awareness about West Papua in your community and your government.

Sincerely I
Buchtar Tabuni, Chairman of the West Papua National Parliament 

Rabu, 08 Oktober 2014

West Papua National Committee: Will Do Peace Demonstration to Urgent Indonesia to free 2 French Journalists


West Papua National Committee [KNPB] will be a peaceful demonstration related to the detention of two national journalist of France by Indonesian]. KNPB called to the public, all of the Pro-Democracy Organization and the workers on Human Rights in West Papua to participate in the National Peace Demonstration.

Demonstration  Urges Peace In Order and Demand Indonesian government to free two journalists from the French State in the name of Charles Thomas Dandois, Mary Vallentine Bauratt  and Loise will take place on Monday, October 13, 2014.
 KNPB will conduct a peaceful demonstration Papua National to urge the Indonesian government to the State of Origin Frees 2 French Journalists on namaThomas Charles Dandois and Loise Mary Vallentine Bauratt unconditionally.
Indonesia as a country must be freed Has Democracy Got 2 People journalist from the French State, Human anybody who has a profession as journalists there would be a corresponding function anywhere a journalist, Whether the Reporters of local Nor International Journalists. Why not open space Indonesian State For International Journalists in Indonesia? What's in Indonesia, especially in West Papua territory so access Journalists should be the limit?
KNPB will the National Mediation peaceful demo to ask the Indonesian government to the Government of the Republic of Indonesia, especially in West Papua Territory region of Sorong to Merauke Up 2 journalists freed from French country unconditionally.
National peaceful demonstration that will be mediated by the West Papua National Committee [KNPB] will be centered in the office of the Office of the Government of Indonesia Neither the Indonesian government at central, provincial, city and county.
Similarly, we call on the attention of the whole people of West Papua Nations and the International Community of West Papua National Committee [KNPB] Convey Abundant Thank you.

God Bless .... !!!

Minggu, 05 Oktober 2014

Open Letter from West Papua to the Prime Minister of Vanuatu

West Papua National Parliament (PNWP)
Email: westpapuaparlement@yahoo.com, lion_jpr@yahoo.com,
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Ref. Open Letter Acknowledgements
To the Honorable Mr. Joe Natuman Prime Minister of Vanuatu

West Papua National Parliament as a forum for the people of West Papua's political set up to fight for the  self-determination rights  thanked profusely for their loyalty to your political stance of your government to stand with us in the struggle for self-determination rights.

50 years more is the length of the people of West Papua fight for the self-determination rights  because this right has not been implemented in West Papua in a fair, peaceful and democratic principles based on international law, standards-standards of international law and the UN Charter.

The people of West Papua welcomes your political decision to raise the issue of the self-determination rights  in the West Ppaua annual session of the UN in September 2014 This is a positive progress that is meaningful to us. And this is a commitment to you to help us as brothers in one family that Melanesians to help and support the struggle for our right to self-determination.

West Papua National Parliament was commissioned West Papua National Committee (KNPB) for common people in West Papua held a thanksgiving prayer to convey your decision to the West Papua people  from villages to villages. And at the same time prepare the West Papua people from villages to villages to welcome your willingness to help and facilitate meetings for West Papua in Port Villa at the end of November.

Once again I am on behalf of the West Papua people who are fighting for the right of self-determination in our hearts said thank you to you and your people who have expressed political attitudes to faithfully standing with us in the struggle for the right of self-determination.

Yours sincerely

Buchtar Tabuni, chairman of the  West Papua National Parliament