West Papua’s Struggle Saddens PM Rabuka
Delegation optimistic of support to acquire full membership status in Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG).
Monday 27 February 2023 | 11:54
From left: ULMWP secretary Rex Rumakiek, WPPG President Benny Wenda, FCOSS executive officer Vani Catanasiga, ULMWP Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Morris Kaloran, West Papua liaison officer in Fiji Mere Tuilau, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, West Papua coordinator Koteka Wenda Free, and Emele Duituturaga. Photo: Waisea Nasokia
Acknowledging the international convention on sovereign issues, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka could not help but express empathy after hearing an account of human rights issues shared to him by a West Papuan delegation.
The delegation, led by West Papua Provincial Government (WPPG) President Benny Wenda, met the Pacific Islands Forum chair at the Sheraton Fiji Golf and Beach Resort on Denarau Island on Wednesday.
“I was happy to meet with them. I feel for them,” Mr Rabuka said after the meeting.
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