Reconciling truth and geopolitical truth

The Jakarta Post, May 11, 2006

Aboeprijadi Santoso, Berlin, Germany

Truth and reconciliation tribunals have been in vogue since former South African President Nelson Mandela launched formal pre-judiciary processes to help heal the victims of apartheid and re-unite his nation during the 1990s. Yet few other countries burdened with a troubled past have satisfactorily dealt with it by experimenting with transitional justice processes.

Some countries, such as Germany, succeeded without it. Whether the „Truth“ will finally ... read more

Posted on 12:26 PM in Indonesia, East Timor, Publications, Transitional Justice, Transitional Justice, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
Tags: 1965, Indonesia, East Timor, transitional justice, dealing with the past, truth commission

A Common Vision For Transforming The European Paper Industry

27 January 2006

Long Term Vision

We, the undersigned, want to see a future Europe that consumes dramatically less paper than at present, with all that paper made by an industry that is less reliant on virgin tree fibres, maximises use of recycled materials, respects local people’s land rights, provides employment and has social impacts that are beneficial, conflict-free and fair. We want to see all of Europe’s paper being made from responsibly- and sustainably-sourced fibres, using entirely renewable ... read more

Posted on 07:29 PM in joint position papers, Indonesia, Position Papers, Publications, Pulp & Paper, Rainforest, Environment & Climate
Tags: Indonesia, plantations, rain forest destruction, environment and climate

(Deutsch) Bauernopfer im Kalten Krieg

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Posted on 03:58 PM in History & Overview, History & Overview, Indonesia, East Timor, Publications, Transitional Justice, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
Tags: history and overview, Indonesia, conflict 1975 - 1999, human rights, military, East Timor, referendum 1999, transitional justice, United Nations, reconciliation, truth commission, Xanana Gusmão

(Deutsch) Kein Urwald in unsere Schulhefte!

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Posted on 08:35 PM in Joint Press Releases & Statements, Indonesia, Press Releases, Publications, Pulp & Paper, Rainforest, Environment & Climate
Tags: Indonesia, plantations, rain forest destruction, environment and climate

(Bahasa Indonesia) Partai Lokal Bisa Jadi Sarana Integrasi

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Posted on 03:29 PM in Aceh, democracy, Elections & Political Parties, Indonesia, Publications, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
Tags: Aceh, democracy, Gerakan Aceh Merdeka (GAM), Indonesia, political parties, elections

(Bahasa Indonesia) Ornop Indonesia dan Timtim Curiga Ada “Deal” Politik di Balik Pembentukan KKP

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Posted on 01:48 PM in Human Rights, Indonesia, East Timor, Publications, Transitional Justice, Transitional Justice, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
Tags: Indonesia, human rights, NGO, East Timor, impunity, transitional justice, crimes against humanity, truth commission

(Bahasa Indonesia) Sarasehan Pilkada Tak Dihadiri Calon Bupati

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Posted on 03:49 PM in democracy, Elections & Political Parties, Indonesia, Publications, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
Tags: democracy, Indonesia, corruption, elections

(Bahasa Indonesia) Korupsi Bisa Diberantas Birokrasi

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Posted on 12:03 PM in democracy, Elections & Political Parties, Indonesia, Judiciary & Administration, Publications, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
Tags: democracy, Indonesia, corruption, reformasi, state & nation building, administration, elections

(Bahasa Indonesia) Hari Ini Sarasehan Pilkada

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Posted on 12:28 PM in democracy, Elections & Political Parties, Indonesia, Judiciary & Administration, Publications, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
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(Deutsch) Garuda in Turbulenzen

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Posted on 04:25 PM in Human Rights, Indonesia, Information and Analysis, Publications
Tags: intelligence service, Indonesia, justice, human rights, Munir