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Call for NZ government to prioritise West Papuan struggle

06:02 am on 3 December 2018

Supporters of West Papuan self determination gathered for the province's symbolic independence day over the weekend.

December 1st marked 57 years since West Papuans first raised their Morning Star flag as the symbol of forthcoming independence from Dutch colonial rule.

Dominic Godfrey caught up with the movement's supporters outside New Zealand's parliament.

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The demonstration in support of West Papua in Wellington. Photo: Supplied/ NZGreen Party