Published on Dec 2, 2016
The Act of free Choice in 1969, was a violation of the right of self-determination held by the West Papuan peoples under international law and does not justify Indonesian sovereignty over West Papua.
Indonesia’s presence in West Papua is illegal and
that this illegality is the basis for continuing conflict in West Papua.
There should be a proper act of self-determination in accordance
with international law, to settle finally the international status of West Papua.
Indonesia’s presence in West Papua is that of a colonial administration which can be made permanent only if the peoples of West Papua vote for integration through a self determination
exercise held in accordance with the procedural requirements of
international law. The only self-determination exercise has been the invalid act of free choice held in 1969 which does not authorise Indonesia’s presence in West Papua and cannot legally convert Indonesia’s administrative responsibility to sovereignty.
Indonesia’s acquisition of West Papua in 1969 remains an illegal annexation which cannot be validated by the international community since it was a violation of the sacred trust under the UN Charter. Since the acquisition cannot be validated, West Papua is not legally a part of Indonesia’s territory but a non-self-governing territory under occupation.
Independence for West Papua would be the restoration of Papuan sovereignty and not a violation of Indonesia’s territorial integrity. Check the link below to find more about the Status of West Papua Under International Law.
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