Free Papua Movement

Free Papua Movement
Dates of operation	December 1963–present
Ideology	Papuan nationalism

The Free Papua Movement (Indonesian: Organisasi Papua Merdeka, abbreviated OPM) is a decolonisation organization established during 1965 in the West Papuan or West New Guinea territory which is currently being administrated by Indonesia as the provinces of Papua and West Papua, also formerly known as Irian Jaya.

The movement is outlawed in Indonesia, and agitating for independence for the provinces has incurred charges of treason. Since its inception the OPM has attempted diplomatic dialogue, conducted Morning Star flag-raising ceremonies, and undertaken militant actions as part of the Papua conflict. Supporters routinely display the Morning Star flag and other symbols of Papuan unity, such as the national anthem "Hai Tanahku Papua" and a national coat of arms, which had been adopted in the period 1961 until Indonesian administration began in May 1963 under the New York Agreement.

During World War II, Netherlands East Indies (to become Indonesia) was guided by Sukarno to supply oil for the Japanese war effort and subsequently declared independence as the Republic of Indonesia on 17 August 1945. The Netherlands New Guinea (Western New Guinea) and Australia administrated territories of Papua and British New Guinea resisted Japanese control and were allies with the American and Australian forces during the Pacific War.

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