Marape: PNG Will Not Stay Quiet on West Papua Rights Issues

The Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) insists it will not remain silent on human-rights concerns affecting Melanesian peoples — including those in West Papua — said Prime Minister James Marape. 

Mr Marape affirmed that PNG’s foreign-policy stance is clear: its position is not influenced or overshadowed by external pressure, including from Indonesia. He told citizens that concerns over alleged abuses in West Papua have been raised by PNG through multiple bilateral and regional engagements over the years. 

While emphasizing respect for Indonesia’s sovereignty, the Prime Minister reiterated that the regional community — particularly Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) — retains the right to speak up on issues of human rights, cultural identity and the welfare of Melanesian peoples wherever they live. 

Mr Marape urged accurate and responsible media reporting, stressing that PNG’s advocacy is about human dignity and Melanesian solidarity — not political provocation. 

As discussions continue at regional forums, PNG under the Marape government signals that it will press quietly but firmly for accountability and justice for West Papuans — and will not remain indifferent in the face of alleged human-rights abuses.

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James Donald MP vs James Marape on West Papua

By STEVEN KENDA| PNG SUN|

#pngsun #news #regional: The PNG Government is so silent on West Papua despite killings, displacement, and a minimum of 15,000 refugees crossing over to the country, especially in Western and Sandaun Provinces, Deputy Opposition Leader James Donald told Parliament yesterday. 

​Mr Donald said that the situation in West Papua constitutes a clear breach of the UN Declaration of Rights of Indigenous People, the UN Charter, and the Fiduciary Discipline of International Law.

​He stressed that the government refused to say even a single word to take the lead: 

"That is not a neutral position; that is a fear, and it undermines our dignity as Melanesians."

​Mr. Donald claimed that no government actions are a blatant neglect of human rights cases and regional security issues.

During Question Time in Parliament yesterday (Wednesday), Mr Donald took Prime Minister James Marape to task over the plights of the Melanesian people on the Western side of the greater New Guinea Island.

 ●Why is the PNG government unwilling to issue statements, address regions, and the refugees concerning the issues of West Papua?

​●​What actually is the government afraid of?

●Why can we not establish a Parliamentary Committee for inquiry into what matters?

●​Is this a highlight of Foreign Policy, or is it submission to Indonesia?

​●​Can the Prime Minister confirm where the PNG Foreign Policy is effectively applied to West Papua?

​In response, PM Marape says Papua New Guinea respects Indonesia’s sovereignty but stands firm on Melanesian Human Rights advocacy.

​Mr Marape assured Parliament that while PNG maintains its policy of respecting the sovereignty and integrity of the Republic of Indonesia, his government remains committed to advocating for Melanesian human rights.

​The Prime Minister clarified the distinction, stressing that sovereignty and human rights are separate matters that PNG addresses through proper diplomatic channels.

​“James Marape, and the Pangu-led Government, on that matter, we must always advocate for Melanesian Human Rights."

​"I want to offer counsel to all of us: Sovereignty is different from human rights. Sovereignty is a different matter, so we must fully respect the sovereignty and integrity of the Republic of Indonesia,” said PM Marape.

​ "However, when it comes to human rights matters, there is no element of fear toward Indonesia and no element of control by the foreign policy of Indonesia."

​PM Marape confirmed that PNG has maintained a bilateral relationship with the Indonesian President since 1975.

​"There is no change in foreign policy regarding respect for the sovereignty and integrity of Indonesia."

​He compared the situation to the domestic challenge: "We have a test of sovereignty running as I speak today on the Bougainville Referendum issue.

​“Therefore, we have no moral right to talk about other nations' sovereignty issues."

​Governor Allan Bird raised a point of order, stating the question related to "government policy, not Marape’s feelings on the matter."

​PM Marape responded that his personal views and government views are held "together in the office I hold."

​The government's view is related to two perspectives:

●​Foreign Policy has no changes regarding respect for sovereignty.

●​Commitment to human rights is maintained.

​PM Marape confirmed he advocates for human rights in Melanesia at every forum, including the Pacific Islands Forum, MSG Forum, and UN forums.

​"I want to tell this house that Marape is not silent on human rights issues in all diplomatic channels."

​“The Member for North-Fly and the Member for Tari stand with you on this issue."

Paul Kagame: Build Own Currency Upon Own Natural Resources

“So long as Europe and the United States hold power over our currency, they will continue to dictate the direction of our economies. Africa must build a unified currency—one grounded in our own natural wealth, not in the dollar or the euro.

Our continent is abundant in resources—gold, oil, diamonds—yet we measure their value through foreign currencies controlled outside our borders. As long as we do this, the economic remote control stays in Western hands. A single African currency backed by our own resources would return that power to us.”

— Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda

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Member of Parliament for North Fly, James Donald on West Papua in Parliament House

Member of Parliament for North Fly, James Donald, today expressed serious concerns in Parliament regarding the situation in West Papua.

He directed his questions to Prime Minister James Marape, asking for clarity on how the Papua New Guinea government is helping voice support for West Papua amid various statements that continue to be made to countries around the world caught in the conflict.

“Nearly 5,000 West Papuans have died in their fight for freedom.

"Mr. Chairman, they are our brothers and we share the same territory."

"What exactly is the position of the Government on the West Papua issue? " asks Donald.

In his response, Prime Minister Marape reaffirmed before Parliament that Papua New Guinea has never forgotten the suffering of the people of West Papua.

He stressed the government's commitment to uphold human rights and acknowledged PNG's obligation to various international agreements, particularly the United Nations (UN).

“PNG's commitment to the United Nations on human rights remains intact, and we have never forgotten the issue of West Papua. ”

The Prime Minister also highlighted the importance of upholding a principled attitude on human rights issues and emphasized the government's continued involvement in these topics both at the national and international levels.

#Politics 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.

Read more: https://tvwan.com.pg/news/7020

Date 26-11-2025

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The History and Legacy of Disrupting African Leadership

They lived and fought for us all, and for the people whom they've never known. Lions die, leaving behind their mane. Heroes leave this world leaving behind glory and valour to be remembered until the end of time.

Throughout history, the African continent has faced numerous challenges to its stability and progress. One recurring theme is the disruption of visionary African leadership. Many African leaders who championed independence, self-determination, and pan-Africanism faced opposition, including assassination, imprisonment, or exile.

Examples include:

- Omar Al-Muktar (Libya 🟩)

- Patrice Lumumba (Congo 🇨🇩)

- Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana 🇬🇭)

- Thomas Sankara (Burkina Faso 🇧🇫)

- Steve Biko (South Africa 🇿🇦)

- Samora Machel (Mozambique 🇲🇿)

- Muammar Gaddafi (Libya 🟩)

These leaders' visions for Africa's development and sovereignty often clashed with Europe and the USA's greedy interests. The legacies of these great African leaders continue to inspire Africans today. 

Patrice Lumumba: The first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩 was murdered by Belgium and USA. They tied him to a tree, shot him, buried him, excavated his remains, hacked his corpse into pieces and dissolved it in sulphuric acid. Since the brutal assassination of Patrice Lumumba by Europeans and European-Americans, the DRC 🇨🇩 has never been the same again. What was Lumumba's crime? He refused to hand over his country to the colonialists.

Captain Thomas Sankara: The President of Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 was assassinated in a bloody coup orchestrated by France. Since then, Burkina Faso has never been the same again.

Dr Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah: The first president of Ghana 🇬🇭 and the founding father of Pan-Africanism. His government was toppled by the USA terrorist group known as the CIA. Since then, there has been political instability in Ghana.

Colonel Muammar Gaddafi: He was shot dead on the street of Libya 🟩 by the Western-backed Al-Qaeda terrorists. The combined forces of Europe and the USA invaded Libya and bombed our beautiful country back to the stone age, leaving behind sorrow, tears and blood.

After perpetrating all manner of evil in Africa, they will tell Africans to forgive, forget and move on like nothing happened.

How can you bomb my home, kill my loved ones, assassinate my leader and expect me to forgive, forget and move on❓

PrinceAfrik TV — 📜 TODAY IN AFRICAN HISTORY 1987

On this day, Thomas Sankara, President of Burkina Faso, delivered one of the most powerful and uncompromising speeches ever heard at the Organization of African Unity (OAU). It became a defining moment in the struggle for Africa’s economic freedom and political dignity.

🔎 WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE

Before 1987, Africa was trapped in a new form of colonial control—foreign debt, IMF policies, and economic dependency. Many African states were politically independent but economically controlled by their former colonial masters.

Sankara, since taking power in 1983, had already:

Rejected luxury and corruption among leaders

Declared self-reliance as the foundation of Burkina Faso

Campaigned for Pan-African unity

Criticized Western manipulation of African economies

By the time he stepped into the OAU hall, he was known as the most outspoken anti-imperialist voice in Africa.

🔥 THE STRUGGLE

At the 1987 OAU Summit, Sankara confronted fellow African leaders directly.

He condemned:

Unjust foreign debt

Western political interference

Africa’s continued economic dependence

The silence of leaders who feared Western powers

He argued that the international debt imposed on Africa was a tool of re-colonization, designed to keep the continent weak.

He urged African nations to reject debt collectively, warning:

> “If Burkina Faso stands alone in refusing to pay, I will not be here for the next meeting.”

He knew the risks—and he was right.

Three months later, he was assassinated.

🌍 IMPACT

Sankara’s OAU speech is now considered one of the greatest anti-imperialist speeches in African history.

It reshaped discussions on:

African unity

Economic independence

Neo-colonialism

Youth consciousness

Anti-corruption leadership

His message inspired generations of Pan-Africanists, students, activists, and leaders across Africa and the diaspora.

📚 LESSON & WAY FORWARD

Sankara taught Africa that:

Independence is meaningless without economic freedom

Leaders must serve their people, not foreign interests

Unity is the only path to real liberation

Courageous truth-telling is the backbone of transformative leadership

➡️ WAY FORWARD

Africa must:

Rethink debt dependency

Invest in self-reliance and local production

Build stronger Pan-African institutions

Promote leadership rooted in integrity, service, and accountability

🎥 PrinceAfrik TV

Keeping Africa’s history alive.

Keeping Sankara’s voice alive.

Gaddafi's Ghost Army: The Mercenary Crisis That Broke West Africa

(A Geopolitical Report on Nigeria's Security Root Cause)

The crisis in the Sahel—from Mali's collapse to Nigeria's banditry—was not inevitable. It was engineered by a catastrophic external event: the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. Here is the untold story of the mercenary army he built, armed, and unleashed upon the region.

🛡️ PART A: THE CREATION OF TRIPOLI'S SHIELD (Pre-2011)

For 42 years, Gaddafi’s regime survived by outsourcing its dirty work. His security was structurally reliant on foreign fighters for loyalty, deterrence, and geopolitical leverage.

The Recruitment Pool: Gaddafi actively targeted marginalized ethnic groups across the Sahel, primarily Tuareg people from Mali and Niger, but also recruits from Chad and Sudan. He exploited their poverty and political grievances, offering them cash, military training, and purpose that their own governments couldn't provide.

The Arsenal: These were not simple foot soldiers. Gaddafi armed them with the Libyan state's vast military inventory, including heavy machine guns, Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPGs), and critically, Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAM-7s).

The Unconditional Force: The strategic goal was simple: foreign fighters had no moral or familial ties to the Libyan population. When the Arab Spring hit in 2011, Gaddafi deployed them specifically because they would use lethal force against Libyan citizens without hesitation.

🔥 PART B: THE CATASTROPHIC DISPERSAL (Post-2011 Shock)

When Gaddafi was killed, the Libyan state collapsed, creating a lethal pipeline of instability:

The Exodos: Gaddafi's mercenaries were cut loose—jobless, armed, and facing execution by the victorious opposition. They fled south, taking their training, ruthlessness, and weapons with them.

The Arms Market Flood: Libya's vast, unsecured armories were looted. This created an unprecedented, massive flow of sophisticated weaponry into the Sahel region—a direct crisis repeatedly highlighted by former President Buhari.

Mali's Collapse (2012): The heavily-armed Tuareg returnees re-ignited the Tuareg separatist rebellion in northern Mali. Their quick success led to a coup in Bamako and the secession of Mali's north, which was immediately hijacked by al-Qaeda-affiliated groups (AQIM).

Nigeria's Crisis: These highly-trained fighters flowed east and south, providing Boko Haram, militant herders, and criminal gangs with military-grade training and equipment. This influx dramatically escalated the violence, making Nigeria's military response exponentially more difficult.

President Buhari's final argument: The international community failed to disarm these fighters before their expulsion, effectively exporting Libya's civil war into West Africa.

Was the failure to secure Libya's borders and arsenals the single biggest mistake in modern African security policy?

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