The Freeport files: whatever happened to fair play?

Article Abstract:

The various accusations against US mining group Freeport-McMoRan show a suspicious lack of regard for open dealing and good faith, despite above-board dealing by the company. The Australian Council for Overseas Aid, the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Wahli), and the Overseas Private Investment Corp have all attacked Freeport or dropped their support for it, sometimes using blatantly deceptive means. These groups all have close links and some are connected to groups that oppose the Indonesian government.

Mining & Extractive Industries, Mining, Editorial, Mining industry, Investigations, Freeport-McMoRan Inc., FTX

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Alatas's albatross

Article Abstract:

The issue of East Timor is a growing international problem for Indonesia in general and foreign minister Ali Alatas in particular. Indonesia's past promises to respect E Timor's independence proved worthless, often despite the best intentions of the officials making them. Now Alatas echoes his predecessors in at least some respects, assuring the world that E Timor will get more attention. Perhaps more aggressive pressure from the international community will make his voice stronger than theirs proved.

Alatas, Ali

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Ninja justice: Jakarta needs a more honest approach to East Timor

Article Abstract:

Indonesia's policy on East Timor fails to improve its authority or respect in that province and does not promote Indonesia's ambitions as an international leader. The country continues to treat E Timor as an occupied territory, one held with troops hostile to the locals. Gangs linked to the military roam with near-impunity, murdering civilians. Until Jakarta can pursue and punish these rogues as effectively as it does E Timorese rebels, it has little claim to legitimate authority there.

Military occupation

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