IFET-OP applauds massive turn-out at UN voting process, condems Indonesian-backed militia violence and calls for UN peacekeepers

Dili, 02. September 1999

IFET-OP, the largest international observer group in East Timor, reported today that the UNAMET administered voting process in a “free and fair” manner, but has serious concerns about the environment in which the consultation has taken place. IFET-OP observers visited 135 out of 200 polling centers. IFET-OP congratulated UNAMET for administering the registration, political campaign, and voting phases of the consultation process with such care and professionalism, especially the local staff who have faced ... read more

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Tags: violence, Indonesia, intervention and peace keeping, conflict resolution, militias, East Timor, referendum 1999, security sector, United Nations

IFET-OP Warns of ominous signs of renewed paramilitary violence in aftermath of vote

01 September 1999

International Federation for East Timor Observer Project (IFET-OP) CONTACT in DILI Tel: 62-390-321969 Fax: 62-390-321264 ifet@dili.wasantara.net.id

Media Release

Dili, East Timor, 1 September 1999, 5:30 PM – The appearance of roadblocks maintained by armed militia members, and intensifying paramilitary intimidation and violence in the two days following East Timors historic vote is a worrisome sign, reports the International Federation of East Timor Observer Project (IFET-OP). IFET-OP is the largest international observer mission ... read more

Posted on 08:47 AM in Joint Press Releases & Statements, Human Rights, Human Rights, Indonesia, East Timor, Publications
Tags: refugees, violence, Indonesia, intervention and peace keeping, human rights, militias, East Timor, referendum 1999, security sector, independence, United Nations

Greater Pressure needed to protect East Timorese People and assure peaceful Consultation process

31. August 1999

Statement by International Federation for East Timor Observer Project

Although Mondays balloting was largely free of violence and intimidation, IFET-OP sees that day as more the exception than the rule. Ongoing attention and pressure from the international community is required if the consultation process in East Timor is to conclude freely and peacefully.

On Consultation Day, more than 95% of East Timors registered voters went to the polls, vividly demonstrating their commitment and ... read more

Posted on 08:09 AM in Joint Press Releases & Statements, Human Rights, Human Rights, Indonesia, East Timor, Publications
Tags: violence, Indonesia, intervention and peace keeping, militias, East Timor, referendum 1999, security sector, United Nations

(Deutsch) „Potential für eine Balkanisierung“

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Posted on 02:02 AM in Aceh, Human Rights, Indonesia, Publications, Regional Conflicts, Transitional Justice, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
Tags: Aceh, Gerakan Aceh Merdeka (GAM), Habibie, Indonesia, Megawati Sukarnoputri, human rights, military, special autonomy, independence, dealing with the past, elections, truth commission, Wiranto

Joint Statement on the Forthcoming Popular Consultation in East Timor

11 August 1999

Bischof Karl Lehmann, President of the Council of the German Bishops’ Conference and the President of the Evangelical Church in Germany, Präses Manfred Kock

After many years of refusal, the Government of Indonesia finally agreed to a popular consultation which will allow the East Timorese to decide on their affiliation to Indonesia or their independence. We appreciate this development very much. The referendum is based on an agreement signed by Indonesia and Portugal in New York ... read more

Posted on 09:09 AM in Joint Press Releases & Statements, Human Rights, Human Rights, Indonesia, East Timor, Publications
Tags: refugees, violence, Indonesia, conflict resolution, human rights, military, militias, East Timor, referendum 1999

(Deutsch) Scheitern der UN-Mission in Osttimor verhindern – Entwaffnung der Milizen durchsetzen

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Posted on 07:35 PM in democracy, Joint Press Releases & Statements, Human Rights, Human Rights, Indonesia, East Timor, Publications, security sector
Tags: Government of Germany, conflict resolution, human rights, military, militias, East Timor, referendum 1999, security sector, independence, United Nations

IFET letter to UN Secretary General on the appointment of Eurico Guterres

International Federation for East Timor (IFET) U.N. Representative: Charles Scheiner PO Box 1182, White Plains NY 10602 USA Tel: 1-914-428-7299 fax: 1-914-428-7383 ifet@etan.org / http://www.etan.org/ifet

15 June 1999

Hon. Kofi Annan United Nations Secretary-General By fax to 212-963-2155 Dear Excellency, On Monday 7 June, the district head of Dili, Mr. Domingos Soares, announced that Eurico Guterres, one of the most notorious of the pro-integration militia leaders, ... read more

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Tags: Eurico Guterres, violence, Indonesia, militias, East Timor, Portugal, referendum 1999, security sector, United Nations, crimes against humanity

(Deutsch) Terror in Osttimor macht schnelles Handeln erforderlich

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Posted on 09:59 AM in Human Rights, Human Rights, Indonesia, East Timor, Publications, Watch's Open Letters
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(Deutsch) Ein asiatisches Jugoslawien?

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Posted on 02:36 PM in democracy, Human Rights, Indonesia, Publications, Regional Conflicts, security sector, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
Tags: Aceh, Asian crisis, dictator Suharto, violence, Indonesia, Kalimantan / Borneo, military, Moluccas, Papua, regional conflicts, security sector, transmigration, elections

(Deutsch) Menschenrechtsbericht Indonesien 1998

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Posted on 02:40 AM in Aceh, Human Rights, Indonesia, Papua, Publications, Watch's Studies and Reports
Tags: Abdurrahman Wahid, Aceh, Asian crisis, Chinese, dictator Suharto, food security, women's rights, Gerakan Aceh Merdeka (GAM), Habibie, Indonesia, human rights, military, militias, New Order, East Timor, Papua, political prisoners, Prabowo, regional conflicts, religion, security sector, United Nations, dealing with the past, Wiranto