Immediate repatriation of the East Timorese is called for by the 10th Christian Consultation on East Timor

11th October 1999

PRESS RELEASE FROM CIIR (Catholic Institute for International Relations, London)

From 8-10 October 1999 representatives of churches and church organisations* met in Aachen, Germany for the 10th Christian Consultation on East Timor to discuss the current situation. It was clear that the most important issue on the agenda was the immediate repatriation of East Timorese from West Timor and other islands in the Indonesian archipelago. Again and again the meeting heard stories about the ... read more

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Tags: refugees, Indonesia, East Timor, independence, United Nations, crimes against humanity, forced eviction, West Timor

(Deutsch) Dringender Appell: Kriegsverbrechertribunal für Ost-Timor

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Posted on 04:40 PM in East Timor, Publications, Transitional Justice, Watch's Press Releases & Statements
Tags: Government of Germany, Indonesia, international tribunal, East Timor, referendum 1999, United Nations, crimes against humanity

(Deutsch) Appell an die Bundesregierung:
Sofortiges Handeln in Bezug auf die aktuelle Situation in Osttimor erforderlich

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Tags: Government of Germany, refugees, violence, Indonesia, intervention and peace keeping, militias, East Timor, referendum 1999, independence, United Nations

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

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

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

International NGO Observers for East Timor Consultation

01 June 1999

International Federation for East Timor (IFET)

On May 5, 1999 Indonesia and Portugal signed an agreement for the United Nations to conduct a “popular consultation” on “special autonomy” for East Timor on August 8, 1999. If the ballot is a free and fair reflection of the wishes of the people of East Timor, it will end the long-standing violation of international law resulting from Indonesia’s 1975 invasion of East Timor and the ongoing military occupation.

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Posted on 11:35 AM in Joint Press Releases & Statements, Human Rights, East Timor, Politics & Democracy, Publications
Tags: refugees, violence, Indonesia, conflict resolution, military, militias, NGO, East Timor, Portugal, referendum 1999, United Nations

(Deutsch) “Keine Weltbankkredite vor den indonesischen Wahlen!”

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Posted on 02:22 PM in democracy, Economy, Labor & Corruption, Elections & Political Parties, Indonesia, Publications, Watch's Press Releases & Statements
Tags: poverty, development, GOLKAR, Indonesia, corruption, elections, economy and business, World Bank