About us
Our mission is to make West Papua an independent nation state
This website is dedicated to raising awareness about West Papua’s legal right to independence and supporting West Papua’s increasing number of externally displaced persons (EDPs) and internally displaced persons (IDPs). An estimated 100,000 people have recently been made homeless as the Indonesian military terrorises villagers with military sweeping operations.
We are on a mission to bring lasting freedom to West Papua through:
- An ongoing military struggle for independence as authorised under UN Resolution 2621
- Seeking a determination on West Papua’s legal status from the International Court of Justice
- Lobbying the international community including the United Nations, member states, regional bodies and the general public about the ongoing war and oppression occurring in West Papua
- Seeking intervention by UN member states, the UN Secretary-General and UN Security Council
Organisational structure
Military Wing: Tentara Pembebasan National Papua Barat (TPNPB – OPM) or West Papua National Liberation Army
TPNPB-OPM currently consists of 35 regional commands across the West Papua territory with a National Central Command.
Political Organs: Organisasi Papua Merdeka (OPM) or Free Papua Movement, Nieuw Guinea Raad (NGR), and West Papua National Committee (KNPB)
OPM recognises the autonomous Melanesian tribes of West Papua as detailed in its 1971 and 1991 political structure.
Foreign Affairs and Diplomatic Organ:
OPM’s Diplomatic Council is based abroad in order to lobby the United Nations, regional bodies and organise seminars and conferences.
Leadership Representatives
West Papua Leadership Representatives
I. Military Leaders Based in West Papua
1. Supreme Commander of TPNPB OPM: Goliath Tabuni
2. Spokesperson: Sebby Sambom
II. Political Leaders based in West Papua
III. Foreign Affairs Diplomatic Leaders Based in Exile
1. Chair of Foreign and Diplomatic Affairs: Akouboo Amatus Douw
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