THOUSANDS OF INDIGENOUS WEST PAPUANS GATHER IN SERUI TO SUPPORT WEST PAPUA NATIONAL AUTHORITY AT TASSC' ABOLISH TORTURE WEEK IN WASHINGTON DC
David Abon, Governor of the West Papua National Authority in Yapen-Waropen-Mamberano, says that having two representatives in Washington participating in ABOLISH TORTURE WEEK in Washington DC is a source of inspiration for all West Papuans.
Herman Wainggai has been invited by the Coalition of International Torture Abolition and Survivors Support (TASSC) to participate in its seminars at George Washington University and Catholic University of America, a Vigil to End Torture in front of the White House, and Congressional Briefings on Capital Hill.
“Herman’s presence at this international gathering shows the world that West Papua’s independence is an international issue, and well beyond the capacity of the Indonesian government to deal with” said Mr Abon in Serui.
“When the US Congress hears about the latest Indonesian military activities in West Papua, they will be listening closely” said Rev. Terrianus Yoku, President of WPNA Congress, as thousands welcomed him in Serui for the rally today.
In the distinguished tradition of non-violence, the WPNA rally in Serui on begins with a long march/jigjog from Wombai Park on the beach to the People Representatives Office (DPRD).
“All West Papuans want is justice and democracy” said WPNA’s Jacob Rumbiak in Australia, himself a victim of torture and long-term incarceration. “Is President Yudhoyono brave enough to follow President Obama’s signature on self-determination for Puerto Ricans”. “Releasing our political prisoners would be a good start” he added.
RALLY INTERVIEWS :
WEST PAPUA :
Mr Daud Abon, Governor of Yapen-Waropen and Mamberamo
West Papua National Authority + 62 81248242553
Mr Marthen MANGGAPROUW, State Secretary,
West Papua National Authority + 62 812 4836 0227
AUSTRALIA :
Jacob RUMBIAK, Minister for Foreign Affairs, West Papua National Authority + 61 406 606 966
WASHINGTON :
Herman WAINGGAI, Diplomat, Asia and Pacific, West Papua National Authority + 1 202 714 9580
Herman Wainggai has been invited by the Coalition of International Torture Abolition and Survivors Support (TASSC) to participate in its seminars at George Washington University and Catholic University of America, a Vigil to End Torture in front of the White House, and Congressional Briefings on Capital Hill.
“Herman’s presence at this international gathering shows the world that West Papua’s independence is an international issue, and well beyond the capacity of the Indonesian government to deal with” said Mr Abon in Serui.
“When the US Congress hears about the latest Indonesian military activities in West Papua, they will be listening closely” said Rev. Terrianus Yoku, President of WPNA Congress, as thousands welcomed him in Serui for the rally today.
In the distinguished tradition of non-violence, the WPNA rally in Serui on begins with a long march/jigjog from Wombai Park on the beach to the People Representatives Office (DPRD).
“All West Papuans want is justice and democracy” said WPNA’s Jacob Rumbiak in Australia, himself a victim of torture and long-term incarceration. “Is President Yudhoyono brave enough to follow President Obama’s signature on self-determination for Puerto Ricans”. “Releasing our political prisoners would be a good start” he added.
RALLY INTERVIEWS :
WEST PAPUA :
Mr Daud Abon, Governor of Yapen-Waropen and Mamberamo
West Papua National Authority + 62 81248242553
Mr Marthen MANGGAPROUW, State Secretary,
West Papua National Authority + 62 812 4836 0227
AUSTRALIA :
Jacob RUMBIAK, Minister for Foreign Affairs, West Papua National Authority + 61 406 606 966
WASHINGTON :
Herman WAINGGAI, Diplomat, Asia and Pacific, West Papua National Authority + 1 202 714 9580