Sydney Councils raise West Papuan flag


In Sydney on December 1, the Leichardt and Marrickville Councils along with leaders of the West Papua National Coalition for Liberation raised the Morning Star Flag, marking the 47th National Flag Day.

According to Papuan leader John Ondawame, the events showed "their firm support for the aspiration of independence of the people of West Papua".

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