West Papua National Day Marked in the PNG Capital, Port Moresby.

West Papua National Day Marked in the PNG Capital, Port Moresby.

I want to say to the Indonesian Government that it will become a larger nation when West Papua is free. Colonization and occupation of West Papua has made Indonesia's historical and moral curves in the region and in the world. "POWES PARKOP - Governor of the National Capital District, PNG.

The capital of Papua New Guinea comes alive today (December 1) on Ela Beach when joining the World to celebrate, remember, comment on and renew efforts to improve the West Papua Campaign for independence.

Speaking to thousands of people who joined the West Papuan community in the city to commemorate their national day, the National Capital District, Powes Parkop said they were not only there to celebrate, but most importantly, to renew their commitments, even though there were murders, brutality , murder, rape, trauma and oppression, the Morning Star flag is still flying

He said they also pay homage to the thousands of people who have paid the highest sacrifices that will not die in vain.

"The whole world today is being celebrated, respected, respected and used as a platform to enhance the noble goals for freedom of West Papua. Denmark, Britain, Solomon Islands, Australia, New Zealand, Vanuatu, Fiji and many other parts of the world have participated in it.

"You are not alone. 57 years of our struggle for independence is too long, but we must not give up. Our flag is still flying and that is something significant.

"We all have to unite and ride ever-increasing support for West Papua throughout the world," he said.

Today, if there is a referendum conducted, almost 98 percent of West Papuans will choose to be free and independent.

"I can say this with authority because I visited them in 2016 and our people there said very clearly. This is what they said to me;" Don't let us be just a story. "This is an extraordinary statement. If we continue to be silent, our Melanesian fellow can be destroyed to extinction. Our people there say very clearly. They will be just a story," he said.

He assured them that he would take up the issue again for the attention of the government caucus and further into the regional forum and the International Court of Justice.

"I want to say to the Indonesian Government that it will become a bigger nation when West Papua is free. Colonization and occupation of West Papua have made a curve of Indonesian history and moral position in the region and in the world.

"To clear up that bad history, West Papua must be allowed to be free. Indonesians will be better people when they are free. They will become true brothers and sisters. We will have better relations than today when West Papua is free, and we will be prosperous. Our economy and culture will be integrated when West Papua is free, so today I want to call on Indonesia to be brave and brave and not let pride and fear dictate your decisions and your actions. Let our people go and we can build a better future, "said Mr Parkop.

source: Sivarai City