Death of West Papuan leader a 'tragedy' Brown
Greens Leader Bob Brown today expressed his immense sorrow at the death of a great West Papuan leader, Willem (Wim) Zonggonau.
"I was very sorry to hear of Wim's death. He was a fine and inspiring person," Senator Brown said.
"I can still remember when Australian officials dragged he and Clemens Runawery off the plane on Manus Island in 1969. They were stopped from travelling to the United Nations to tell them about the sham referendum which had denied Papuans their independence.