Member for North Fly, James Donald today expressed significant concerns in Parliament about the situation in West Papua.
He directed his questions to Prime Minister James Marape, seeking clarity on how the Papua New Guinea government is helping to advocate for West Papua amidst its ongoing statements to countries around the world involved in conflicts.
“Almost 5,000 people of West Papua have been killed fighting for their freedom.
“Mr Speaker, these are our brothers and we share the same land borders.
“What is the Government's stand on the issue of West Papua?” Donald asked.
In his response, Prime Minister Marape reassured the Parliament that Papua New Guinea has not forgotten the plight of the people in West Papua.
He emphasized the government’s commitment to upholding human rights and acknowledged PNG’s obligations to international treatirs, particularly the United Nations.
“PNG’s commitment to United Nations on human rights stands and we have never forgotten the issue of West Papua.”
The Prime Minister further highlighted the importance of maintaining a principled stance on human rights issues and highlighted the government's ongoing engagement with the topic at both national and international levels.
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