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The Series. Week 2: WEST PAPUA: The Pacific's forgotten tragedy

Wednesday, 22nd October 2008 @ 7:30pm

Event Details

Location: Saskatchewan Room, Exeter College

Cost: Entry is free.

Website: www.oxfordhub.org

Contact Details: series@oxhub.org

Hosted by Amnesty, supported by Aegis.

Benny Wenda will speak about his experiences growing up in West Papua under Indonesian military occupation, and his involvement in the peaceful movement for West Papuan independence. Richard Samuelson will speak about the background to the conflict, the current human rights situation, and the future.

A 15 minute introductory film entitled "West Papua: the Secret War" will also be shown.

Speakers:

Benny Wenda: West Papuan Independence leader and former political prisoner
Richard Samuelson: Co-Director of Free West Papua Campaign (UK)

Added on Tuesday 7th October by Adam Grodecki

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