Both the Australian and PNG governments do not support the West Papuan
independence, letters and emails are needed to let the politicians know
what Australians think of this denial of justice...
Below are some examples, have your own rant!!!
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Subject: Urgent action to PNG and Australian governments
Urgent action to PNG and Australian governments
(Since the events of the 1st December, there has been a crackdown by the
Indonesian military in West Papua. Much of the West Papuan leadership
has been arrested, and at least 200 refugees are on the PNG border
seeking safety.( One PNG official has raised fear of possible pursuit
across the border after refugee). AWPA has written to the PNG
Government and the Australian Foreign Minister ( below). We encourage
groups and individuals to also write along similar lines.)
Joe Collins
Australia West Papua Association, Sydney
PO Box 65
Millers Point
Sydney
Australia 2000
(1)
Honorable Sir Mekere Morauta, MP
Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea
Office of the Prime Minister
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Dear Prime Minister
We are writing to you with great concern about the unfolding events in
West Papua. Recent reports indicate that hundreds of West Papuan
refugees who are fleeing the brutal crack down by the Indonesian
military on the West Papuan population , are crossing the border into
PNG territory.
We urge you to accept these West Papuan refugees and give them all the
aid they may require such as food, medicines and shelter. Reports also
indicate that Indonesian troops may be pursuing these refugees into PNG
territory and we urge you to do all in your power to protect the
refugees from such pursuits.
Yours Sincerely
XXXXXXXX
Please send copies to
The Ambassador
PNG Embassy
Canberra
ACT 2600
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(2)
Hon Alexander Downer MP
Minister for Foreign Affairs
Parliament House
Canberra
ACT 2600
e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
(Please note: e-mail correspondence should include your postal address.
Responses will not be made via e-mail).
Dear Mr Downer,
The Australia West Papua Association , Sydney, is writing to you
concerning unfolding events in West Papua, particularly in relation to
the West Papuan Refugees fleeing across the border into Papua New
Guinea. These West Papuan refugees are fleeing the brutal crack down by
the Indonesian military after peaceful celebrations held by the West
Papuan people to honor their Morning star Flag, which holds great
symbolic meaning to the West Papuan people.
We ask you to use you good office to urge the PNG Government to accept
these refugees and offer them protection from the pursuing Indonesian
military. Reports indicate that the Indonesian military may be crossing
the border in hot pursuit of the refugees. We also urge you to offer
the PNG government financial aid to look after these refugees.
We also urge you to communicate to the Indonesian Government the
Australian Government=92s concern about the human rights abuses which are
presently occurring in West Papua,
Urge the Indonesian government to control its military in West Papua
Urge the Indonesian Government to release all political prisoners
And urge the Indonesian government to continue with the peaceful
dialogue with the West Papuan leadership.
Yours Sincerely
XXXXXXXXXXXX
And write to
The Prime Minister, John Howard
Parliament house
Canberra
ACT 2600
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