Benny Wenda

The Melanesian Spearhead Group has knocked back West Papua's bid to become a full member of the group, while elevating Indonesia's status. Audio

West Papuans all over the world are waiting with bated breath for the Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders decision on their application for membership to the sub-regional group. Audio

This week's Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders summit in Honiara looms as a test of Melanesian identity and solidarity. Audio

The United Liberation Movement for West Papua is planning its final push ahead of this week's vote on whether to admit West Papua to the Melanesian Spearhead Group. Audio

The West Papuan independence leader Benny Wenda says he has no idea why he was blocked from travelling to the United States last week. Audio

A prominent West Papuan activist's tour of the region was disrupted after being detained by Papua New Guinea immigration and being deported. Audio

The recently formed West Papua National Liberation Front is in Vanuatu to submit their application for full membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group. Audio

Human rights groups and independence activists say Indonesia's President, Joko Widodo, has done nothing to suggest he plans to follow through on promises to address human rights problems and open up… Audio

: West Papua's bid to join the Melanesian Spearhead Group is one step closer, after delegates at a meeting in Vanuatu agreed to form an umbrella organisation to represent their interests. Audio

Benny Wenda is a West Papua independence leader, Secretary General of Demmak (The Koteka Tribal Assembly), and founder of the Free West Papua Campaign. Audio

A West-Papuan political activist has been prevented from speaking at Parliament. Audio