Gutter politics

Article Abstract:

The circumstances surrounding the deaths of United Nations' human rights workers in Atambua, West Timor, are investigated, focusing on the Indonesian government's failings in its management of the crisis.

Crimes against, National liberation movements

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The Dili divide: Australia's sorry part in East Timor's blood-soaked past is still a matter of controversy

Article Abstract:

Australia's Dept of Foreign Affairs and Trade has issued its version of events that led up to and followed East Timor's referendum on independence in 1999. This report continues to focus on the theory of rogue elements to explain the violence that accompanied the referendum. Independent observers believe that the Australian government must have been aware of the involvement of the Indonesian military in supporting East Timor's militias.

Civil war

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The Timor truth gap

Article Abstract:

Documents realeased to The Bulletin from the Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO) reveal that despite denial by Foreign Minister Alexander Downer, Australia was aware of the violent measures used by Defence Minister Genreal Wiranto and the Indonesian military (TNI), and suggest that Wiranto was using violence to secure a political role in Indonesia.

Indonesia, Australia, Political activity, Cover Story, International relations, Wars, Politics, Generals, Diplomats, Politics and war

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