West Papuans denied their stepping stone to international recognition

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Papua New Guinea has blocked West Papuan attempts to gain observer status at the Melenesian Spearhead Group. Gaining observer status at a forum within their region was an important stepping stone for the West Papuan National Coalition for Liberation. The Coalition is struggling for international recognition of the plight of West Papuans- whom they claim are suffering under the repressive governance of Indonesia.

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