2 Aug 2018

NZ MP urges redress of West Papuan issue

From , 3:04 pm on 2 August 2018

A New Zealand government MP says the issue of West Papuan self-determination should be heard at the United Nations.

Louisa Wall made the comment at the launch of a new book examining New Zealand's position on Indonesia's Papua region, known widely as West Papua.

In her book 'See No Evil: New Zealand's betrayal of the people of West Papua', author Maire (my-ree) Leadbeater criticises successive governments for failing to support Papuan rights.

Ms Wall told Johnny Blades that she hopes more MPs will read the book and learn about Papua.

New Zealand Labour Party MP Louisa Wall at the launch of Maire Leadbeater's book 'See No Evil: New Zealand's betrayal of the people of West Papua'

New Zealand Labour Party MP Louisa Wall at the launch of Maire Leadbeater's book 'See No Evil: New Zealand's betrayal of the people of West Papua' Photo: RNZ / Johnny Blades