Papua \u2014 Former Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries and prominent Papuan national figure Fredy Numberi has once again voiced his views on Papua\u2019s political status in a video circulating on YouTube and in online media reports. He emphasized that there are widespread public misconceptions about Papua\u2019s symbols\u2014such as its flag and song\u2014which are often mistakenly regarded as state symbols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his explanation, Fredy pointed out that many people still assume the Papuan flag is a national flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI keep saying, that is not a national flag,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that the Netherlands itself referred to it as a land flag\u2014a cultural or territorial flag. The same applies to the song often considered a \u201cnational anthem.\u201d According to Fredy, the Dutch called it Volkslied, meaning a folk song, not the anthem of an independent state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fredy also dismissed the notion that the Netherlands ever truly intended to grant Papua independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere\u2019s no way the Dutch wanted to make Papua independent. That\u2019s just a dream,\u201d he asserted in the video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to him, the Netherlands had geopolitical motives when it administratively incorporated Papua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey made Papua a province in the middle of the ocean because they wanted a foothold in Asia,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He believes this colonial strategy was used to foster division. \u201cThat\u2019s why they used Papua as a tool to pit us against each other,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fredy therefore stressed the importance of understanding Indonesia\u2019s full historical context to avoid being easily provoked by external parties. \u201cIf we don\u2019t, we\u2019ll be easily manipulated,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beyond clarifying misconceptions about Papuan cultural symbols, Fredy Numberi also urged the public to assess Papua\u2019s issues with a clearer, more grounded perspective. He noted that narratives of independence often become distorted when they are not supported by an understanding of colonial history, international law, and the political processes that have taken place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The senior figure reiterated the need for both the public and the government to focus their energy on development, dialogue, and improving the welfare of Papuans, rather than on historical claims that are taken out of context.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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