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From: Samoxen@…
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 6:09 AM
Subject: Rev'd Yoman regrets Indonesian ban on peaceful Papuan demonstration
Rev'd Socratez Sofyan Yoman regrets Indonesian ban on peaceful
demonstration on 15th November
Reported by Reis, Papua Post. (Translation into English)
President of the Fellowship of Baptist Churches of West Papua, Socrates
Sofyan Yoman, regretted the attitude of the Indonesian State Police who
banned West Papuan people and students from holding a demonstration
outside the Papua Province Regional House of Parliament building to
welcome the announcement of Prof Drooglever's research findings into the
1969 Act of Free Choice on Tuesday, 15th November 2005.
The ban that has handcuffed the freedom of speech performed in a peaceful
manner as part of a democratic development, was an arrogant attitude of
the police. The police's attitude that banned the West Papuan people and
students from holding a demonstration to welcome Prof Drooglever's
findings of the 1969 Act of Free Choice in the Netherlands indicated the
death of democracy in Indonesia and the death of the soul of the
Indonesian police.
The ban of the West Papuan people and students' demonstration clearly did
not solve the root problem of West Papua, to the contrary, it attracts the
attention of the international community to look into the problem and take
it into account seriously.
In this era of democracy and globalisation, it is not relevant and not the
time for the police to use this weapon to limit, to ban and to handcuff
the freedom of democracy.
The findings of the study of the 1969 Act of Free Choice in Netherlands
have given us a clear, firm and honest conclusion. Prof Drooglever stated
in his conclusion that the implementation of the 1969 Act of Free Choice
in West Papua was under oppression and military force pressure which
caused all the Papuans to vote for integration with Indonesia. The
implementation of the 1969 Act of Free Choice was a joke and was very
shameful.
This is a historical fact that cannot be dammed up by whatever forces.
Therefore, it is wiser, more mature, more respectable, more dignified and
more humane if the West Papuan people and students are given a good space
to express their speech honestly and democratically.
Regular and peaceful demonstrations are part of a dialog and a medium of
communication to express ideas respectfully. The banning of freedom of
speech and freedom of expressing ideas is the action of an authoritarian
government which does not respect the freedom of human beings.
The West Papuan problem is not a local problem, nor a national problem, it
is an international problem. The West Papuan problem cannot be guarded
securely by the Indonesian police. The students and the people of West
Papua must be given freedom and opportunities to express their ideas
politely and peacefully. This will mean that we live together by
respecting human dignity, human rights and human equality.
The announcement of the findings of the 1969 Act of Free Choice Study does
not mean that the problem of West Papua is over. The results of the study
still need to be discussed in various levels of dialogs between
governments, parliament members, NGOs, civil society, churches,
universities, academics, even individuals and especially in the
international community.
-- (Papua Post Reporter, Reis)
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Press Release: Socrates Sofyan Yoman:
The Church Siaran Press: 18 November 2005
MRP set up by Indonesian lies
(Reported by Wilprit P.S,/ Papua Post)
The President of the Fellowship of Baptist Churches of West Papua, Rev'd
Socratez Sofyan Yoman, has stated that the recently formed MRP (Majelis
Rakyat Papua / Papuan People Assembly) was a great lie and a result of
manipulation by the Indonesian government and the military towards the
Lord's people of West Papua.
The MRP is a cultural representation of native Papuans; therefore, the
process and the mechanism of candidacy and election should be fully
decided by the native Papuan themselves. There should not be any
intervention and pressure from the Indonesian government especially the
intelligence service [BIN] who worked through Badan Kesatuan Bangsa /State
Unitary Board.
"We as the Church who always preach the values of truth, justice and
democracy are very concerned and have several questions such as;
1) When and where did the election of MRP members take place?
2) How many candidates and how many voters were there?
3) Who were proposed as temporary MRP candidates?
4) Who won and who lost, how many votes did the winners have and how many
votes did the loser have?
5) What happened during the election process?
6) Who witnessed the election process (was it the government, the
military, the church, NGOs, the customary council [DAP] or any independent
institution?)
7) In which village did the election take place?
8) What kind of transportation was used to reach the area?"
The implementation of special autonomy in West Papua must be conducted
carefully because the special autonomy is Indonesia's last chance to
maintain Papua as an integral part of Indonesia. There is no other way or
other approaches (to maintain Papua in Indonesia), only special autonomy
that has MRP as a crucial component, with international community also
observing the MRP.
"Remember and be careful in managing and implementing the special autonomy
law." "I am reminding the parties and the actors who manipulated and lied
to the people during the process of the MRP formation that: "You need to
realize that you are the cause of the separation of Papua from Indonesia".
Don't blame the Papuans and the international community if the Papuan
issue is still questioned".
I request that the MRP members are re-elected with a true, honest,
transparent, and democratic procedure involving all native Papuans from
Sorong to Merauke. These wise steps would save Indonesian face in the
international community because the international community already knows
that the implementation of special autonomy has not fulfilled the people's
expectations.
In fact, the international community and the native Papuans have
considered that special autonomy has failed. This is clearly indicated
by;
- the establishment of West Irian Jaya province,
- the sending of a huge number of extra military troops [to West Papua],
- the establishment of new battalions,
- the construction of new military headquarters in West Papua.
All these are against the will and the struggle of the Papuan people; the
setting up of the MRP, whose members were appointed by the government, the
military and Indonesian intelligence agents [BIN], was yet another form of
lying by Indonesia to the Papuan people.
-- (Reported by Wilprit P.S, Papua Post).
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The Jakarta Post.com
Headline News
November 25, 2005
W. Irian Jaya expected to delay election
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
The first ever direct gubernatorial election in West Irian Jaya, scheduled
for Nov. 28, would almost certainly be postponed until the stalled
establishment process for the new province was completed.
This was the consequence of an agreement in Jakarta on Thursday between
Vice President Jusuf Kalla and relevant Papuan authorities that West Irian
Jaya's controversial creation be referred back to Law No. 21/2001 on
Papua's special autonomy and to the government regulation concerning the
formation of the Papuan People's Assembly (MRP).
Kalla said the gubernatorial election could be held only after the formal
correction of the new province's legal formation was completed.
"The settlement of the Papua issue must be based on the special autonomy
law and the government regulation on the MRP," he said after the meeting
with Papuan figures at his office here, during which the agreement was
reached.
Under the law and the government regulation, the division of Papua into
one or more provinces must obtain the approval of the Papua legislature,
governor and MRP.
However, the West Irian Jaya province was officially created last year by
the central government before the MRP was established. The assembly was
inaugurated earlier this month.
The Thursday meeting with Kalla was the first since the new province was
initiated in 2003, which met with strong opposition from within Papua.
Attending the meeting were Coordinating Minister for Political, Security
and Legal Affairs Widodo A.S., Minister of Home Affairs M. Ma'ruf, Papua
governor Jaap Solossa, local legislative council speaker John Ibo and MRP
chairman Agus Aluwe.
Agus Aluwe said the correction was needed because the formation of the new
province was not based on a strong legal foundation.
However, he could not say whether the MRP would approve the new province's
formation as the issue remained controversial among Papuan people.
Earlier this year, the Constitutional Court annulled the establishment of
Central Irian Jaya province but ruled that the creation of West Irian Jaya
province could proceed. The establishment of the two new provinces was
based on Law No. 45/1999.
Kalla said that in accordance with the law, the provincial legislature and
MRP would hold separate meetings to give their approvals to the formation
of the West Irian Jaya province.
"After that, the government will enact a regulation in lieu of law to give
a legal basis for the new province's establishment," the Vice President
added.
He said the Papua partition issue was expected to be settled by the end of
2005.
Kalla and the Papua leaders also agreed that despite being partitioned
into two provinces, they would remain closely linked in terms of culture,
social aggregation and economy.
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The Jakarta Post.com
National News
November 26, 2005
Papua to share revenue with West Irian Jaya
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
The government has announced a plan to issue a regulation in lieu of law
(perpu) to revise the special autonomy law for Papua, under which the
resource-rich island will have to share its economic revenues between
Papua and the new West Irian Jaya province.
Another government regulation would also be issued to legitimize the legal
status of the controversial West Irian Jaya province.
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who just arrived back from an
eight-day overseas trip, confirmed the plan here on Friday.
"We will issue a government regulation to regulate the special autonomy
status for West Irian Jaya and Papua," Susilo told journalists upon his
arrival in Jakarta on Friday evening.
"The government regulation is aimed at ensuring that West Irian Jaya will
be able to manage its economy independently," he added.
The President said that after the issuance of the regulation, the
government would hold direct gubernatorial elections in the two provinces,
though he did not specify any dates.
A government source revealed that the two government regulations would be
issued in January, saying the first regulation would be to settle the
legal status of the West Irian Jaya province, while the second would be to
regulate revenue sharing for the two provinces.
The resource-rich region of Papua is home to the Tangguh gas field, which
holds some 18.3 trillion cubic feet of LNG, as well as the PT Freeport
Indonesia copper and gold mine. The Tangguh project is located in West
Irian Jaya, and Freeport is located in Timika, Papua.
"Papua is considered as one economic unit. All natural resources on the
island will not be divided in accordance with its division into two
provinces," the source said.
Earlier on Friday, Vice President Jusuf Kalla held a meeting with West
Irian Jaya figures to discuss special autonomy issues and a plan for a
direct gubernatorial election in the new province.
Those in attendance included Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal
and Security Affairs Widodo Adi Sucipto, Minister of Home Affairs M.
Ma'ruf, acting West Irian Jaya legislative council speaker Jimmy Demianus
Idjie, acting West Irian Jaya Governor Timbul, and West Irian Jaya
military commander Maj. Gen. George Toisutta.
Jimmy said the meeting agreed to postpone the gubernatorial election in
West Irian Jaya from the scheduled Nov. 28 until after the government
completely settled the new province's legal status and regulated
distribution of natural resources and budgets for the two provinces.
Leaders of Papua province had reached a similar agreement during a
separate meeting with Kalla at his vice presidential office on Thursday.
Under the agreement, West Irian Jaya's controversial creation would be
referred back to Law No. 21/2001 on Papua's special autonomy and to the
government regulation concerning the formation of the Papuan People's
Assembly (MRP).
The law stipulates that the division of Papua into one or more provinces
must obtain the approval of the Papua legislature, governor and MRP.
Kalla said the agreement was aimed at "strengthening the legal basis of
West Irian Jaya in the context of the special autonomy".
Meanwhile, human rights activist Asmara Nababan, from the Papuan Forum,
urged the government on Friday to continue promoting a peaceful dialog to
resolve problems in Papua.
"The people of Papua need to be free from fear and have political
appreciation from the central government. Security approaches (to the
problems) will spread fear among them, thus eliminating their political
participation," said Asmara, who is also former secretary-general of the
National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM).
In response, Susilo said his government would not settle Papuan problems
with military force.
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The Jakarta Post.com
National News
November 26, 2005
Kalla seeking to restore Papuan confidence
Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta
Vice President Jusuf Kalla has again proved himself to be a more than
competent mediator, bringing together officials from Papua and the central
government on Thursday and prodding them into an agreement on the legal
basis for the controversial formation of West Irian Jaya province.
The central government was represented at the negotiations by Coordinating
Minister for Political, Security and Legal Affairs Widodo A.S., home
minister Moh. Ma'ruf and National Police chief Gen. Sutanto. The
delegation from Papua consisted of Governor Jaap Solossa, provincial
legislature speaker John Ibo and the chairman of the newly established
Papuan People's Council (MRP), Agus Aluwe.
The two sides were able to agree that the formation of West Irian Jaya
must be based on Law No. 21/2001 on special autonomy for Papua.
As part of this agreement the formation of West Irian Jaya, which already
has a provincial administration and legislature, will be rediscussed by
the provincial legislature and administration under the legal framework of
the special autonomy law.
This law states that the partitioning of Papua into two or more provinces
requires the approval of the provincial legislature, the governor of Papua
and the MRP.
Returning to the issue of West Irian Jaya's creation opens the possibility
of reversing the partition, particularly given that many Papuans have been
extremely vocal in their opposition to the new province. Lots of Papuans
also oppose the special autonomy law itself, as well as the controversial
1969 vote that officially made the territory a part of Indonesia.
Aware of this possibility, Kalla flexed his mediation muscles to secure a
win-win solution for both sides and to convince the Papuan officials that
this process would benefit all Papuans.
Ignoring an earlier Constitutional Court decision on West Irian Jaya,
Kalla was convinced (by the Papuan delegation) that the Papuan provincial
legislature, the governor and the MRP would approve the establishment of
West Irian Jaya, if the central government issued a government regulation
in lieu of law (Perpu) as the legal basis for the new province's
existence.
The Perpu would replace Law No. 45/1999, which led to the formation of
West Irian Jaya. That law was annulled by the Constitutional Court last
November because it violated Papua's special autonomy law, though the
court declined to strike down the province's creation.
It is hoped that replacing the law with a Perpu would close the door on
all future questions regarding the legality of the province.
Partitioning Papua into two provinces would weaken the secessionist
movement in the region and help the military and the police better manage
security and defense in the two provinces.
The agreement also paved the way for the first direct gubernatorial
election in West Irian Jaya, following two delays. Kalla's Golkar Party
will be the likely favorite to win the election when it is finally held,
giving it even more power in the area.
Papua Governor Solossa and his deputy Constant Karma, two senior Golkar
members in Papua, have already announced they will run for reelection.
Yorris Raweyai, another Golkar member, will run in the gubernatorial
election in West Irian Jaya.
After having already played an important role in promoting peace in Aceh
(Helsinki agreement), Ambon (Malino peace pact I) and Poso (Malino peace
pact II), Kalla is eager to improve conditions in Papua and pave the way
for foreign investment in the region.
Political stability and security would also encourage local investors and
Sulawesi traders to expand their businesses in Papua and West Irian Jaya.
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Tempo Interactive National
Indonesian Army to Establish One Kostrad Division in Papua
Friday, 25 November, 2005 | 09:03 WIB
TEMPO Interactive, Malang, East Java: The Indonesian Army is to establish
one Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) division in Papua.
This is aimed at deterring separatist action and maintaining security in
border areas.
“This is a long term program of the Indonesian Army,” said Kostrad
commander Lieutenant General Hadi Waluyo, following the transfer of
command of Kostrad 2 infantry division in Singosari, Malang, East Java, on
Wednesday (23/11).
According to Waluyo, the establishment of this division is based on
Kostrad’s tasks as a combat unit.
The tasks include establishing operational preparedness in facing threats
within the next five years.
With one division stationed in Papua, separatism threats in Papua can be
detected earlier and be handled rapidly.
“Stationing a Kostrad division in Papua is aimed at settling all security
threats and problems,” stated Waluyo.
He went on to say that the tasks of Kostrad in the future would be heavier
with increasing intensity of threats against Indonesia’s sovereignty and
the strong influence of globalization in ideological, political, economic
and social fields.
People have to be alert as regards the influence of globalization because
it could destroy the spirit of national unity.
In addition, people must also be alert in terms of the entry of foreign
influences that might spread the values of primordiality, separatism and
terrorism.
Currently, Kostrad has a huge challenge regarding state security.
The challenges include border disputes, separatism in Papua, terrorism in
various regions and alertness in Aceh following the peace agreement.
-- (Bibin Bintariadi-Tempo News Room)
Note : KOSTRAD - Indonesia's elite mobile military divisions
KOSTRAD [Army Strategic Reserve Command], supervises operational readiness
among all commands and conducts defence and security operations at the
strategic level in accordance with policies of the ABRI commander.
KOSTRAD came into being on 6 March 1961 during the invasion of West Papua
(the Trikora debacle).
Since then KOSTRAD units have been implicated in some of the TNI's most
notorious war crimes in East Timor, Aceh and West Papua.
At present, KOSTRAD has a strength of some 35,000 to 40,000 army personnel
with two infantry divisions: the 1st Division, headquartered at Cilodong,
West Java, and the 2d Division, headquartered at Malang, East Java.
Each of the divisions contains airborne and infantry brigades.
Currently KOSTRAD is made up of :
* Two divisional headquarters
* One armoured cavalry brigade; (2 tank battalions
& 2 cavalry reconnaissance companies)
* Three infantry brigades
* One airborne brigade
* One para-commando brigade
* Two artillery regiments
* Two engineer battalions
* One air defence regiment
* Education and Training Command Combat Simulation Centre (South Sumatra)
Now (2005) a new KOSTRAD division is to be established in West Papua.
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General Secretary of the United West Papuan People's Struggle [Front
PEPERA] "SUMMONED" by the Police regarding the mass demonstration on 15
November 2005
By SPM News Headquarters
November 21, 2005, 01:44
Jayapura - (SPM News) - The General Secretary of the United West Papuan
People's Struggle [Front PEPERA]", Selpius Bobii, was "SUMMONED" by the
Jayapura Town Police Area in relation to the mass demonstration organised
by Front PEPERA in Jayapura on Tuesday, 15th November 2005. The
demonstration was to welcome the launch of the book about the history of
West Papua by Professor Drooglever.
The "Summons" dated 15th November 2005, was issued with the police
registration number: B/45/XI/2005/INTELKAM/, Classification : REGULAR,
Subject: Summons; the letter was signed by the Head of Intelligence and
Security Unit of the Jayapura Town Police Area, AKP. Yan Pieter Reba,
SE, NRP. 62010385 who acted on behalf of the Head of Jayapura Town Police
Area.
Selpius Bobiil was requested to come to the Jayapura Town Police Station
and be present in the Intelligence and security unit room on Thursday,
17th of November 2005 at 10.00am.
According to the letter of "SUMMONS" the rationale of issuing the summons
is based on the Law of the State Police of the Republic of Indonesia No. 2
/ 2002, Criminal Code chapter 510 regarding permission to have public
events, and Law No. 9 year 1998 regarding freedom of speech/expression in
public.
Bobii was invited in the official interest of the State Police of the
Republic of Indonesia particularly the Jayapura Town Area Police
Bobii has been continuously phoned about the Summons many times by a
person called Letsoin, who is a police intelligence officer from Abepura
Police Section. His mobile number is (081344067812). However, up to the
time of writing this report [21.11.05], the General Secretary of the Front
PEPERA, Selpius Bobii has not fulfilled the "Summons".
For your information, the Police are trying to stop the political work of
the Front PEPERA by putting pressure on any actions organised by the
Front, although, in reality, we know that the actions are always conducted
on peaceful and respectable ways.
To help General Secretary Selpius Bobii and to make known the bad plan of
the Jayapura Town Resort Police, please phone the Head of Intelligence and
Security Unit of the Jayapura Town Police Resort, AKP. Yan Pieter Reba
on his mobile number 081344058857.
=================
Benny Wenda
Chair of DeMMaK (The Koteka Tribal Assembly)
International Lobbyist in the UK for a Free West Papua
PO Box 1409 Oxford OX4 1UN England UK
Mobile: +44 (0) 7791629782
Email: bwenda@infopapua.org
Web: http://www.infopapua.org/ Web: http://www.westpapuanews.com
==========
THE STATE POLICE OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA
PAPUA REGION
JAYAPURA TOWN RESORT
__________________________________
Jayapura, 15 November 2005
NO.POL: B/45/XI/2005/INTELKAM
Classification: Regular
Attachment: -
Subject: SUMMONS
TO SELPIUS BOBII
IN JAYAPURA
1. Rationale :
1. Law of the State Police of the Republic of Indonesia No. 2 / 2002
2. Criminal Code chapter 510 regarding permission to have public events.
3. Law No. 9 year 1998 regarding freedom of speech/expression in public.
2. Referring to the demonstration organized by FPPRPB (Front Persatuan
Perjuangan Rakyat Papua Barat/ Front of the United West Papuan People
Struggle) on the 15th of November 2005 in Abepura Trikora Field and Imbi
Park Jayapura, therefore, we invite you to come to the Jayapura Town
Resort Police on :
Day/Date: Thursday, 17 November 2005
Time: 10.00am
Venue: Jayapura Town Resort Police Intelligence and Security Unit
3. (You are invited) for the official interest of the State Police of the
Republic of Indonesia particularly the Jayapura Town resort Police. We
therefore, request that you would attend the meeting accordingly.
4. It is hoped that this is understood.
The Head of Jayapura Town Resort Police
Head of Intelligence and Security
signed and stamped
YAN PIETER REBA,SE
AKP NRP 62010385
CC:
1. Head of Jayapura Town Resort Police (as a report)
2. Head of Jayapura Town Resort Police Operational Unit.
3. Head of Jayapura Town Resort Police Criminal and Investigation Unit.
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The Times (UK)
November 24, 2005
US resumes arms trading with Islam's 'voice of moderation'
By Richard Lloyd Parry, Asia Editor
The United States has dropped its military embargo against Indonesia, six
years after the Indonesian Army killed 1,500 people in the occupied
country of East Timor.
The decision will allow the US Government to provide financial assistance
for Indonesia to buy American weapons and to train its officers in
American military colleges. It is also intended as a reward for Jakarta’s
co-operation in pursuing Islamic militants.
Sean McCormack, the State Department spokesman, said that the lifting of
sanctions was “in the national security interests of the United States”.
He said: “Indonesia is a voice of moderation in the Islamic world. The
Administration considers the relationship between the United States and
Indonesia, the world’s third largest democracy, to be of the utmost
importance.”
But the move was bitterly criticised yesterday by human rights groups who
contend that the Indonesian military is corrupt, brutal and unaccountable.
“With the stroke of a pen, Secretary (Condoleezza) Rice and President Bush
betrayed the untold tens of thousands of victims of the Indonesian
military’s brutality in Indonesia and East Timor and undermined efforts at
democratic reform,” John Miller, of the East Timor and Indonesia Action
Network (Etan), said.
US military co-operation with Indonesia was restricted after Indonesian
troops killed unarmed mourners at a funeral in East Timor in 1991. But the
nadir came eight years later after a UN referendum in which 80 per cent of
Timorese voted for independence from Indonesia. As soon as the result was
announced, Indonesian soldiers and their local militias burnt East Timor’s
towns and cities, deported 250,000 of its citizens and killed 1,500. The
US Congress, with the EU, suspended military assistance and arms sales
almost immediately, although the European embargo was lifted within
months.
Since the fall of President Suharto’s dictatorship in 1998, Indonesia has
become a democracy, but the Indonesian National Army (TNI) has repeatedly
been accused of violating human rights.
In the province of West Papua, where insurgents are fighting a low-level
independence struggle, there are frequent allegations of extra-judicial
killing, torture and military violence. In 2002 two American teachers were
killed, allegedly by Indonesian soldiers. In January the TNI murdered
several unarmed guerrillas who had returned to their homes to help the
victims of the Boxing Day tsunami in Aceh.
Part of the problem is the TNI’s independence from the Government.
Indonesia’s civilian Defence Minister does not have the authority to
appoint, discipline or remove officers. Three developments, however, have
persuaded the US Administration to restore military links. President
Susilo, a former general, appears to have a genuine wish for reform; and
Aceh, where so many of the TNI’s abuses were perpetrated, has been
peaceful since an agreement in September.
More important, though, is Jakarta’s co-operation in the War on Terror. At
the time of the first Bali bomb three years ago, the Indonesian
authorities were regarded as wilfully blind to the terrorist cells in
their midst. Since then, however, the police and TNI have worked closely
with US agencies, arresting and handing over important prisoners,
including Omar al-Faruq, who then escaped from American custody.
Killing Civilians
1945 Indonesian Army founded after Japanese surrender, to drive out the
returning Dutch colonists
1949 Indonesia wins independence
1965-66 500,000 civilians killed in anti-communist massacres supported by
the army
1975 Indonesia invades East Timor — over the next 23 years 200,000 people
died as a result
1984 Army fires on Muslim demonstrators in Tanjung Priok, north Jakarta,
killing at least 33
1991 Soldiers kill hundreds of mourners at a funeral in Dili, the capital
of East Timor
1999 Army and its militias rampage in East Timor after its vote for
independence. Military embargo imposed by US and EU
2000 EU lifts embargo
2005 Ceasefire in Aceh
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