Benny Wenda

Quick Facts

Full Name	Benny Wenda
Occupation	Lobbyist
Date Of Birth	Aug 17, 1974(1974-08-17)
Age	50
Birthplace	Baliem Valley
Country	Indonesia
Horoscope	Leo

Benny Wenda Biography

Benny Wenda is one of the most popular and richest Lobbyist who was born on August 17, 1974 in Baliem Valley, Indonesia.

Benny and Maria met while studying in West Papua, and have been married since

1999. Since being granted political asylum by the British Government they have lived in Oxford with their children.

Wenda was placed on trial in 2002 for allegedly leading a procession of people in an independence rally. The demonstration turned violent, with Indonesian authorities alleging that those present torched two shops and murdered a policeman. Wenda maintains that his arrest and the charges against him were politically motivated, coming at a time when authorities were clamping down on leaders of the independence movement. This clampdown had led to the assassination a few months earlier of the leading pro-independence figure Theys Eluay. Media reports state that Wenda was facing a 25-year jail sentence if found guilty. He was also allegedly subjected to death threats whilst being held in custody.

Benny Wenda Net Worth

Benny Wenda is one of the richest Lobbyist from Indonesia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Benny Wenda 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Wenda was born in 1975 in Pyramid Village in the Baliem Valley, in the central highlands of West Papua. In 1977 there was a rebellion of 15,000 Lani people in response to Indonesian military violence towards Papuans. The Indonesian military retaliated, with aircraft bombing Lani villages in the highlands. Those killed included many of Wenda’s family. During the bombing raids, one of Wenda’s leg was severely injured leading to impaired growth. Between 1977 and 1983 Benny and his family, along with thousands of other highlanders, lived in hiding in the jungle. He was appointed leader by the elders in his tribe, and later after the Lani people surrendered to the Indonesian military he attended a state university, in Jayapura, studying Sociology.

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In April 2009, Benny Wenda launched the International Lawyers for West Papua. The launch saw a series of high level meetings held by international lawyers in Guyana in South America. The aim of this group is to develop a framework within the international legal community towards outlining the legal basis for West Papuan self-determination, and the “illegality” of the Indonesian “occupation of West Papua”. The launch of International Lawyers for West Papua coincided with Guyana stating their support for West Papuan independence.

Facts & Trivia

Ranked on the list of most popular Lobbyist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Indonesia. Benny Wenda celebrates birthday on August 17 of every year.

In May 2013, Wenda spoke at the Sydney Opera House as part of the TEDx series, getting a standing ovation in front of the audience of 2,500 people. His appearance again provoked an angry response from the Indonesian authorities, with them launching an official complaint with the Australian government within hours of him taking the stage.