The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Cover of a dossier constituted by the CDPM in 1982 containing a summary of topics (these were supposed to be following the cover, but are not).
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Cover of a dossier by CDPM promoting, along with the other international delegations at Newspaper Avante's 82 party, a journey of solidarity to East Timor. According to the document, 1982 was strongly marked by an Indonesian diplomatic offensive in the international arena, and so, it was necessary to foment solidarity in the country and support for FRETILIN as well.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Letter by CDPM to the President of Portugal, President of the Assembly, Ministry of Foreign Business, Prime Ministry and other authorities to express their gratitude for Portuguese diplomatic action toward the recently approved UN resolution affirming the right to self-determination and independence for East Timor. CDPM reaffirms their wishes to keep working together with the Portuguese authorities and proposes some specific actions to be taken by the Government regarding the increased conquest of Timorese people, such as: i. the creation of a group of countries with common contact to cooperate with Portugal in the self-determination process; ii. creation of a Commission of National Work to deal with the questions related to East Timor only; iii. definition of national and international strategies to look for effective solutions; iv. realization of a Cultural Week of Maubere; v. realization of an international conference about East Timor to deal with human rights and international law issues, etc.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Letter in thanks by CDPM to Reverendum Sante Portalupi for all the support that the Catholic Church has lent during the East Timor situation through its solidarity actions. One of the results of this effort was the recent approval of a UN Resolution that consecrates the right to self-determination and independence.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Letter by CDPM to Ambassador Batista Martins asking for support for an event to diffuse the cultural identity of East Timor through a Week of Maubere Culture. This support could be verified in a letter from the Ambassador recommending the entities an active collaboration (e.g. to concede all of the East Timor materials – documents, documentaries, etc. – existing in Portugal).
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Letter by CDPM to the Portuguese members of Parliament informing them of a dossier composed of documents, including documents related to the role of the Church and the international organizations in defense of human rights.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Pamphlet made by CDPM to raise awareness about the latest news on East Timor and its situation. Its topics are: the solidarity groups and their work for East Timor’s cause; the use of torture by Indonesian military officials; the events of 23/03/1983, when the leaders of FALINTIL and of the Indonesian army met to discuss a cease-fire; the peace plan proposed by FRETILIN to solve the situation in East Timor; and finally Portugal’s position regarding East Timor.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Official title: Um Vietname Silencioso
Contents: Newspaper with the historical background of East Timor, considerations on language and culture. Explores the relations between the Portuguese revolution and the East Timor situation; the organization and consolidation of FRETILIN; the Indonesian invasion (the visit of Ford and Kissinger to Jakarta and their approval to the invasion); genocide; humanitarian aid; ceasefire; the resistance movement; FRETILIN's plan of peace; and some witness testimonies.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Official title: Comunicado
Contents: CDPM programme of a meeting in Lisbon regarding the first anniversary of preliminary conversations held in a free territory of East Timor between the Indonesian militaries and FRETILIN. The program contains: photographs and press clippings; the itinerary for dinner (with Mauberre food); and other cultural activities. Solidarity groups listed as attending: Australia, United States and Europe.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Letter to the members of the eventual Commission of Republic Assembly to East Timor providing the demanded information about the UN system and its operation regarding East Timor issues. The document contains: briefing organogram of the UN and a background on facts treated there regarding East Timor issues.
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Press release concerning the meeting between CDPM and some Portuguese authorities where CDPM exposed its deep concerns. As they say, it is not enough that a few Portuguese organs of sovereignty manifest their solidarity with the Maubere people, instead, Portugal is a key actor in this struggle and should position itself as one. They also state that human rights violations in East Timor begin with the non-recognition of the Timorese right to self-determination and that Portugal should accept FRETILIN as the only movement to national liberation, aligning itself diplomatically to FRETILIN's efforts in the international arena.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Speech from the party in honor of Zeca Afonso recalling his struggle and dedication to East Timor and sharing the responsibilities and duties of the Portuguese to fight against the inertia of the Portuguese Government. The speech also broaches the following topics: Xanana Gusmão's importance; the necessity of pressuring the United Nations; the negotiation process; the three positions of CDPM to end the struggle: 1- There is no negotiation without legitimates representatives of FRETILIN, 2- The Portuguese Government should press for a political solution that leads to the true self-determination of Timor, 3- A strong Diplomatic campaign by Portuga is necessary, along with European and non-Europeans allies, to press the international community and see results. The speech ends by announcing the following songs and dance in honor to Zeca Afonso and in honor of the Timorese struggle.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Official title: Timor Leste – O Povo Maubere e sua Luta
Contents: Pamphlet describing the activities to be developed during the week of 15-21 June, 1985 in Lisbon for the 10 year anniversary of the Indonesian invasion of East Timor. It would include an exhibition and debates.
Main topics: Is UN developing a positive role?; Will an independent East Timor be viable (economically and politically)? ; Is the influence of the Catholic Church real or forged?; Can the common citizens support East Timor with solidarity?; etc.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Report by CDPM of a Conference held by the United Nations in El Puerto, Spain for young students from over 50 countries where they discussed themes related to peace, human rights, Third World economies, development, etc. During the meeting, the Movement of Young Students of the United Nations (ISMUN, in Portuguese) deliberated over a resolution where they asked Indonesia to immediately remove their army from Timor, to restart the negotiation process begun in 1983, and appealing to all associated members of ISMUN to support East Timor's self-determination at the level of UN and other international forums.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Official title: Comunicado de Imprensa
Contents: Press release regarding the 10th year of the conflict in East Timor and inviting the public to a cultural session with music, dance, and poetry to be presented in Lisbon in memory of those who died in the conflict.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Official title: Intervenção
Contents: Speech made during the event regarding the 10 year anniversary of the invasion of East Timor, exposing the reasons why they should keep the struggle alive and pointing to how these years symbolize a regression in human rights. The speaker invites guests to enjoy the cultural night offered by those who can still express their culture in freedom, even if it is not in their own country.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Press release reporting a letter by Christian Solidarity International, an ecumenical entity concerned with East Timor issues, to the candidates for the Presidency in Portugal. The letter demonstrates deep concern with the disrespect for the Timorese ethnic, cultural, and religious identity being violated by Indonesia, and appealing to the candidates to contribute to finding a fair solution to the situation.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Official title: Ah atencao da Lusa/Servico Africa Timor-Leste
Contents: Letter by CDPM to the five Ministers of Business who were visiting Lisbon from Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, Mozambique and Sao Tome and Principe, appealing to their solidarity and support for East Timor issues and asking that they bring up the theme as much as possible with their bilateral contacts and in the international organizations they are a part of.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Official title: Comunicado de Imprensa - CDPM
Contents: Information regarding a Seminar entitled “East Timor in the Context of Southeast Asia”, organized by CDPM to discuss the geostrategic position (politics, defense) and the socioeconomic aspects (economic relations with US, Japan, Australia, CEE, URSS) of East Timor.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Official title: El papel de Indonesia en el dispositivo estrategico USA para el Sudeste Asiatico
Contents: Report describing the role of Indonesia in the US strategic device to southeast Asia. The report contains: geographic, geopolitical and geostrategic aspects, sea routes and strategies, deep analyses of the geostrategic position of East Timor, military expenditures (contracts with Australia, South Korea, USA, Britain, France, Spain, Italy), accounting of military aid from 1974 to 1983.
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Informs about the imprisonment of Antonio Goncalves, a soldier of the Portuguese Army who participated in the resistance movement against the Indonesian invasion of East Timor, and asks to use convenient means to achieve his freedom.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Official title: Apelo - Liberdade para Antonio Goncalves
Contents: Collection of Portuguese signatures asking for justice in the case of Antonio Goncalves, who was arbitrarily arrested and subjected to several types of aggression.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Official title: A Comissao Eventual para Acompanhamento da Situacao em Timor Leste
Contents: Letter by CDPM to the Portuguese deputies regarding the imprisonment of Antonio Goncalves in Jakarta. In the letter, CDPM informs the deputies that a letter with 1539 signatures had already been given to the President, to the Prime Minister, to the Minister of Business and to the President of the Assembly, and asks for their support in the situation.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Letter by CDPM to the President of the Assembly of Portugal regarding the imprisonment of Antônio Gonçalves and the collection of 1539 signatures from the population, expressing their wishes to see specific measures being taken in the case. CDPM appeals to the Assembly for support and for political and humanitarian solidarity in the situation.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Letter by CDPM to the President of Portugal with a collection of 1539 signatures appealing for an appropriate commitment from Portugal regarding the imprisonment of Antonio Goncalves in Jakarta.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Letter by CDPM to the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Business concerning the imprisonment of the student (and combatant of the Portuguese Army against Indonesian invasion in East Timor) Antônio Gonçalves. CDPM asks for the appropriate commitment to the case and reminds Portugal that the crisis deserves humanitarian and political support and attention.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Letter by CDPM to the Prime-Minister of Portugal regarding the imprisonment of Antônio Gonçalves and the collection of 1539 signatures from the population, expressing their wishes to see specific measures being taken in the case. CDPM appeals to the Prime-Minister for support and for political and humanitarian solidarity in the situation.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Letter by CDPM to the President of Portugal asking for a meeting where they can present their main requests and opinions on the situation in East Timor. The letter shows a clear dissatisfaction with Portuguese foreign policy regarding East Timor and asks for an open dialogue where the Government can hear the position of Portuguese civil society.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Letter by CDPM to the President of Portugal harshly criticizing the silence and immobility that the Portuguese Government was giving to the cause of the four student refugees at the Netherlands' embassy in Jakarta, asking to leave the country with Portuguese passports and under Portugal’s protection. CDPM, after an exhaustive attempt at dialogue with all the institutions involved, took the liberty of addressing a letter to the maximum authority of Portugal, appealing for him to exercise his solidarity and do something to preserve the lives of these four young students.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Memorandum written by CDPM to raise awareness about the situation of four Timorese students that lived in Jakarta and were arrested by Indonesian officials and subjected to forced labor. The document also speaks about the role of the international community in this case, because public pressure made by international civil society directly influencing their release, even though they were still threatened constantly and wanted to leave the country to go to Portugal or to the Netherlands.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Official title: Associacion pro derechos humanos
Contents: Show of solidarity and support from the Spain Association for Human Rights regarding the situation of the 4 students arrested and tortured by the Indonesian Government.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Official title: Timor – Causa a ganhar
Contents: Collection of signatures of professors and students addressed to the deputies of the European Parliament asking to condemn the Indonesian authorities because of the attempt against the fundamental freedom of men, maintaining in detention 4 Timorese students: Antonio Goncalves, Joao Freitas da Camara, Abilio Sereno and Fernando Soares.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Official title: Proposition de Travail pour la Sous-Commission
Contents: Report with propositions for collaboration in the approval of a report in the Sub-Commission of Human Rights at the UN, regarding the importance it can have in the next meeting of the UN General Assembly. The document punctuates specific considerations that would be useful to achieving the final objective.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Letter by CDPM to a radio station asking for solidarity and an active collaboration in exposing the suffering and the struggle of the Timorese people. CDPM attached a cassette tape with recordings rescuing culture and the resistance movement.
Main topics of the cassette tape: Indonesia's strategy of annexation; refugee testimonies; message from Xanana Gusmao; poems; Portugal's responsibility; solidarity.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Official title: Comunicado
Contents: Invitation to the cultural session developed by the solidarity group regarding the International Solidarity Day for East Timor.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Official title: Carta enviada aos deputados
Contents: Letter by CDPM to the Portuguese candidates to European Parliament regarding their possibility of occupying a chair in the European Parliament and reminding them of their responsibility to present East Timor issues to the Parliament.
Main claims: immediate cessation of all kinds of human rights violation by the Indonesian regime towards the population and the resistance movement; requiring East Timor's right to self-determination be upheld; and requiring the participation of Timorese representatives in the negotiation process. The letter calls on the Portuguese to pressure or persuade Indonesia to accept negotiation with the other forces in the conflict, also calling on Portugal to position East Timor as a central demand of their diplomatic strategy.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Letter by CDPM addressed to the Portuguese deputies expressing their concern for the possible modification in the wording of a constitutional article regarding East Timor from “recognize the right of Independence” to “recognize the right of self-determination”, and stating that Indonesia always wanted this change in the Portuguese Constitution because it would be easier to prove that East Timor was already self-determined and easier to kill the Timorese discourse of the struggle for independence. The letter also informs that the Pope, on his visit to East Timor, is planning to celebrate a service in Indonesian, and despite the protest of the Apostolic Administrator of Dili, it has been considered normal by the Vatican, since he argues that he will talk to the Indonesian people there. The letter also shows its worries on the UN Secretary General desire to “have everything settled up” between Indonesia and Portugal before presenting his final report to the General Assembly. Finally, the letter connects these events and affirms that it is not a “small juridical correction” (as it has been argued) of the Constitution, but instead, a political choice that should concern all the deputies; in light of this, the letter asks for the deputies' solidarity and support regarding this situation.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Official title: Conferencia de Imprensa sobre a situacao atual do Timor Leste
Contents: Open invitation to a Press Conference to take place in Lisbon regarding the situation in East Timor.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Official title: East Timor List of Persons Strictly Confidential 05.07.1989
Contents: List of Timorese people who were submitted to the following treatments: arrested; disappeared; death in custody; extrajudicial execution; ill treatment; political asylum; prisoner of conscience; political prisoner; torture. The list also contains the complete name, occupation, the date of the act, the sentence, the place, and the authority.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Letter to the recently-elected European Deputies, in private, congratulating them on their election and asking for total support in placing importance on the cause of East Timor in the Parliament. CDPM suggests some specific actions that the deputies can take in order to give more international visibility to East Timor: i. Using all possible means available through the Parliament to organize a hearing with Timorese people who could testify to the situation in East Timor; ii. Contacting Parliamentary Groups from East Timor constituted in Lisbon because this group could help on the conduct of effective lobbying efforts; iii. To sensitize the whole of European Parliament through a strong position and information about what is going on East Timor.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Official title: Comunicado de Imprensa – Sobre a visita do Papa João Paulo II a Timor Leste
Contents: Press release reporting the upcoming visit of Pope João Paulo II to some Asiatic countries, including East Timor, and Indonesia's preparation to receive him.
Main topics: An Indonesian cleaning operation in East Timor; the persecution of the East Timor Catholic Church; the denial of help for humanitarian aid institutions; the silence of the Vaticano regarding the situation; the risks of political involvement during this visit (Indonesia tries to take advantage of it so the Pope would support the annexation).
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Official title: Timor Leste
Contents: Pamphlet by the APPTL encouraging the necessity of a referendum so the people of East Timor could democratically decide their future. It contains motivational quotations from Xanana Gusmao and Mons. Belo.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Official title: The Indonesian Human Rights Campaign
Contents: Report by TAPOL of East Timorese murders in 1989, listing their names, occupation and date of death.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Official title: Timor Leste – Alguns fatos recentes
Contents: Report regarding the latest events in East Timor, especially those concerning the Catholic Church and the possible visit of Pope João Paulo II.
Main topics: Note from the Apostolic Administrator, Ximenes Belo, reporting the abuses of power and the human rights violations perpetrated by Indonesian forces; updates on Belo's request for the help of the UN in holding a referendum; interview with a bishop that considers the Pope’s visit positive to Indonesia's legitimization in the process of annexation; manifestations of opposition to the Apostolic Administrator in Dili and his concerns about the process of self-determination.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Letter by CDPM addressed to the director of an unidentified newspaper, reporting some mistakes in the last edition concerning East Timor. The newspaper announced the “surrender” of FRETILIN, instead of what really happened, which was an agreement between both parties for a ceasefire and the establishment of negotiations between them.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Official title: Comunicado de Imprensa
Contents: Press release regarding the meeting of several East Timor Solidarity Groups to analyze and take stock of the problem in East Timor and their activities. The conclusion was that there was an evolution in the opposite direction regarding the situation in East Timor and international interest (e.g. the positions of China and Zimbague in favor of Indonesia) and accusing Portugal of being silent instead of helping a negotiation process to help East Timor.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Letter by CDPM concerning the meeting of European Parliament and the usual outcomes related to East Timor as a consequence of Indonesian pressure or pressure from solidarity groups. Informs that Portugal and five other African, Portuguese-speaking countries had planned a joint intervention and support the participation of Convergência Nacionalista in the meeting. The letter asks for support in lobbying for this cause.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Letter reporting the discussion during the meeting of Yasuko Takemura, Japanese Parliamentary, and UN under-secretary-general, Rafeeudin Achmed. Yasuko proposed this meeting, accepting José Ramos-Horta's suggestion, with the intention of clarifying the letter that the Secretary-General sent to Suharto and then to Mario Soares to encourage Indonesia to allow a Portuguese-parliamentary mission. The under-secretary-general had been watching the East Timor situation very closely and was, according to the document, notably pro-Indonesia. A direct negotiation between Indonesia and Portugal, as he proposes, would not necessarily result in gains to the Timorese and, at the same time, would eliminate the debate at the UN. During the meeting, Achmed tried to defend by saying that the newspaper at Jakarta’s Post may be an Indonesian interpretation of the letter and not necessarily what he was trying to propose. Takemura also asked about the letter from Bishop Belo asking for a referendum and the answer was vague.
Annexes: newspaper clipping of the Jakarta’s Post.
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List of 89 names of people from the resistance movement in the clandestine organization of Laleia.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Official title: Carta a Perez de Cuelar – Secretario Geral da ONU
Contents: Letter with a collection of signatures from several countries addressed to the UN Secretary General appealing for the application of UN resolutions from the Security Council and General Assembly about East Timor issues. Countries that signed: Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Portugal, Mocambique.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Official title: Estimados amigos
Contents: Letter by CDPM comparing the different treatment given to the Iraq invasion of Kuwait and the Indonesian invasion of East Timor. In both cases some resolutions were approved by the UN, condemning the aggressor and demanding reparations, but in the first case, more dramatic measures were taken (such as a naval blockade and economic retaliations) to stop the invasion. The letter asks that due attention be paid to the East Timor situation.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Official title: Mulheres de Timor
Contents: Newspaper publicizing the occasion of the visit of Emilia Gusmao (Xanana Gusmao’s wife) to Portugal, containing testimonies, interviews and communications focused on the active presence of Timorese women in the struggle for self-determination in East Timor.
The CDPM was the leading secular solidarity group in Portugal and a leading node for solidarity activism globally. Its collections are digitized through the Amilcar Cabral Centre, catalogue developed by J-P Catry. English summaries of documents available up to (date).
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Letter by the APPTL and CDPM offering to the Portuguese congressmen the updated information about several aspects of the Timorese reality before they traveled to the country on an attempt to understand the real situation there. Suggestions of topics to be provided by APPTL and CDPM to Portuguese Congressmen: geography, demography, sociology, religion, economy, language, culture, health, education, human rights, military situation, Indonesian administration, guerrilla forces, etc. The information would be relayed through a course with 3 or 4 sessions, to be given by professors, researchers, Timorese refugees and to be paid by the Assembly of Republic.
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Letter addressed to Xanana Gusmao by Carlos Felipe telling about how he (CF) requested a meeting with some Indonesian Commandants, and the Commandants' opposition to writing Xanana back, even when they seemed to agree to having a private meeting with him.
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Official title: Conselho Nacional de Resistencia Mauberre – Frente Clandestina.
Contents: Letter reporting the difficulties that the guerrillas were facing in certain zones where the opposition was preparing common people to act as spies; information on the population threatened by the civil and military authorities of the Counsels and the Occupation Forces, and on the zones controlled by the guerrilla forces.
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Official title: Conselho Nacional de Resistencia Mauberre – Frente Clandestina.
Contents: Handwritten letter informing that the guerrillas were surrounded by the opposition in the zones of Ossu and Baguea; information on other areas occupied by the guerrillas and the opposition, and a report on the armament situation pointing out exactly how many arms they still had remaining.
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Official title: CNRM – Frente Clandestina
Contents: Handwritten letter on logistical aspects as food and clothes distribution to the guerrillas, photographic material donated by the population to the guerrillas aimed at making themselves known, armaments and related issues.
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Official title: Ideias principais
Contents: Handwritten telephone transcription detailing the main ideas regarding the conversation between Portugal and Indonesia at the United Nations with the participation of other civil society agents (Church, Timorese representatives, etc.) who wanted a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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Letter by Teresa Galhardo (CDPM) to José Ramos-Horta trying to clarify some monetary aspects that affected the resistance movement. She checks up on what was happening there concerning the gathering of funds and certain reflections follow. She clarifies that there were different bank accounts designated for the donations and at the end of the letter she lists all the accounts and their respective amounts of money received.
Annexes: Newspapers clippings regarding the East Timor struggle for self-determination and independence.
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Official title: Statement for signature to be send to Secretary General of the UN – Urgent Appeal on the Situation of East Timor.
Contents: Urgent appeal to UN Secretary General, to the international community, to Portugal, and to Indonesia to take their respective roles on the issue of East Timor, regarding the end of human rights violations and to support the solidarity movement. Signatures: Japan, United States, United Kingdom and others.
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Official title: Conferência de Imprensa
Contents: Communication about a press conference regarding the situation in East Timor, specifically the judgment of the political prisoners announced in Jakarta. The invitation is to national and international communication institutions.
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Official title: Para a grande amiga da CDPM
Contents: Updates on the situation of prisoners and recommendations on how to send money and letters so that they will not be seized by the opposition.
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Letter with information regarding the Timorese prisoners and the other actors involved in the process.
Main topics: Indonesian lawyers, Portuguese lawyers, entities that have followed the case (TAPOL, Amnesty International), organizations that have taken a position and/or planned actions, etc.
Annexes: report of updates on East Timorese political prisoners in Jakarta and requests that the Australian diplomats in Jakarta visit the detainees in prison and encourage diplomats from other missions to do the same in an act of solidarity. Also requesting that Australian diplomats urge the Dutch and the Japanese to take interest in some other cases of political prisoners.
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Official title: Comunicado de Imprensa
Contents: Press release containing a report by APPTL and CDPM with some considerations on the report of AnaCorrea (an engineer who visited East Timor) regarding his visit, correcting some dubious perspectives on his writings and reaffirming that Indonesia's strategy regarding East Timor hadn't changed in that Indonesia still wanted to annex the territory.
There is no signature at the bottom of the letter.
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The East Timorese refugees writing this letter convey the following concerns to John Major: they ask why the situation in East Timor was not brought up during the Lisbon Summit; the writers ask that John Major ensures that Indonesia will not receive economic assistance from Britain until human rights violations in East Timor end; they urge that the British government does not agree to sell forty Hawk fighter-trainers to Indonesia; the writers call for the British Prime Minister to use his authority to aid those who have been imprisoned in the Santa Cruz Massacre.
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Handwritten letter continuing from the previous one and informing about the situation of the zones controlled by the resistance movement in the month of August, detailing the most peaceful and active zones and the challenges of the region in general.
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Official title: CNRM – FC
Contents: Handwritten letter answering a previous letter, informing about the demonstration actions that they should take and other aspects such as medicine, money, etc.
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Handwritten letter on the situation of persecution, capture and death of some specific people by the Indonesian militaries.
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Handwritten letter reporting on the situation of the zones controlled by the resistance movement, specifically detailing the number of men in control of each zone and operations as well.
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Official title: FALITIL – Sub-regiao Nafatin
Contents: Report on 09 human rights violation cases registered in the region and a nominal list of 15 persecuted people.
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Official title: CNRM – FC
Contents: Handwritten letter on logistical aspects of the letter exchange between the guerrilla forces and the generals, as well as regarding money issues.
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Official title: CNRM - FC
Contents: Handwritten letter on the conflict situation.
Main topics: situation in Bacau remains tense, with captures, sexual assault, and persecution; captures of guerrilla forces at the central Cordilheira, etc.
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Handwritten letter discussing the events having taken place in the city of Bacau, reporting in detail the retaliation of Indonesian military forces against the guerrillas in the territory.
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Official title: Estatuto Organico e Programa de Trabalho do Comite Ativo Nao-Violencia e Solidariedade Timorense
Contents: Statute of the creation of the Comite Ativo Nao-Violencia e Solidariedade Timorense (Action Committee for Non-Violence and Timorese Solidarity), exposing the purpose of its creation (support and canalize other nations support and solidarity for East Timor), its mission: i. using the principles of International Law to guide their support (material, spiritual and moral) to people who were affected by the war; ii. educate people to end the conflict and to avoid violence; iii. Condemn and criticize any transgression of universal laws and their principles. The document also brings the establishment of the guidelines of the Committee’s work for the short and long term, pointing specifically to their actions (such as giving medical assistance to injured people, helping the young people to get in school, to find jobs, create a library, etc.) and specifically delineate the structure of the Committee (an organogram of functions, each one designated, period of the meetings, etc.).
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Official title: Timor Livre e Independente
Contents: Pamphlet about an exhibition entitled "Free and Independent East Timor" to be held in Avero, Portugal, 1992 with the support of CDPM and Youth Catholic Workers.
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Handwritten letter continuing from the previous one and detailing the situation in Bacau, specifically the persecutions, captures and the cruel treatment suffered by those who were captured.
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Official title: CNRM – FC
Contents: Handwritten letter on logistic issues.
Main topics: Ramos Horta's interview, the sending of money, captures, etc.
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Official title: CNRM – FC
Contents: Handwritten letter exposing how the situation in Bacau was worsening because of the death of an Indonesian soldier and the loss of soldiers on both sides of the conflict.
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Letter by APPTL and CDPM to the Director of the Center of Information of the UN, with a copy of a letter to the UN Secretary General, asking for a UN intervention with regards to the immediate freedom of Xanana Gusmao, so he could participate in the construction of peace through the exercise of his rights.
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Official title: Timor invadido pela Indoensia – Autedeterminacao para Timor Leste
Contents: Newspaper discussing several different issues related to East Timor.
Main topics: background of East Timor struggle; the capture of Xanana Gusmao; interview with people from civil society about simple questions related to the invasion; new deal between British and Indonesia regarding the sale of weapons; judgment of 08 Timorese and the unfair sentences given to them; in contrast with the unpunished treatment given to some militaries involved with the Santa Cruz Massacre; meeting of 60 people, from 15 different countries, specialized in Law and East Timor issues to debate the establishment of a platform of jurists that could contribute to the end of Indonesian occupation of East Timor; possibilities for the future of the territory; epistemological debate regarding the world Maubere; reflections on International Law and International Order and how they impact the most vulnerable countries; etc.
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Official title: CDPM – Frente Clandestina
Contents: Handwritten letter informing about an unexpected situation regarding the exchange of correspondence and updating on the conflict.
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Official title: CDPM – Frente Clandestina
Contents: Handwritten letter with some personal information reporting the death of some people and informing about receiving an envelope with Australian money.
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List of speakers in the Special Committee on Decolonization on East Timor of the United Nations in 1993. Between the speakers, there were the major names of those who lent support to the East Timor resistance movement. Speakers were from Canada, France, Portugal, UK, Japan, US, etc. The document details each of the twenty-one speeches in solidarity with East Timor
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Official title: UDT – Comissao Politica Nacional
Contents: Letter from UDT to AST calling for close relations and union between the two organizations since they are both truly interested in a free and independent East Timor, and asking for help in pressuring Abilio Araujo to sign the “Secretariado Permanente da Convergencia Nacionalista”.
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This document contains two letters. One letter (written in 1993-09-17) is written by Catherine Scott from the Catholic Institute for International Relations and sent to Luisa Pereira from CDPM. The letter by Catherine Scott contains a list of the people detained following the demonstration at Bishop Belo’s residence in East Timor. The other letter (written in 1993-09-10), which Catherine Scott had attached, is directed to Hillary Clinton from the Timorese mothers of those that have either disappeared, were captured or killed following the Santa Cruz Massacre. The mothers express their sorrow for their lost ones, state some human rights violations that are occurring in East Timor, and ask for recognition and action from the international community.
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Official title: Organização da Exposição
Contents: Pamphlet with the exhibitions and debates to be held as part of the event for the 10 year anniversary of the invasion of East Timor, taking a background view of the conflict. Debates would also be regarding Portuguese solidarity towards East Timor and its perspectives.
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Letter from a group of students to the Secretary General of the United Nations Organization with a collection of some signatures asking for action from the UN regarding the East Timor struggle for independence.
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Official title: Comunicacao por fax – Apelo Urgente
Contents: Draft of a message to be sent to the UN Secretary General with a space for a collection of signatures appealing to the UN Secretary General to take some specific measures regarding the situation on East Timor: i. Send a special representative to East Timor and provide for the establishment of a permanent representative in the country; ii. Develop all possible efforts for the unconditional liberation of all Timorese political prisoners; iii. Integrate all the Timorese representatives, especially Xanana Gusmao, in the negotiation process at the UN.
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Official title: Caros Amigos
Contents: Letter by CDPM with a personal relation from a Commandant of the resistance movement, where he states the difficulties of the struggle related to medications, the lack of food, the lack of means for communication, the deaths of people from the guerrillas and other problems. At the end, he appeals to the solidarity of those readers that can contribute to the continuity of the struggle.
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Report chronologically describing important facts regarding East Timor in 1996. The report uses the “date + description” to detail many important events in the resistance movement in East Timor against Indonesia.
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Letter by CDPM to Megawati Sukarnoputri thanking her for her courage and determination and expressing support and recognition, given the extreme difficulties and physical violence she had been subjected to by the Indonesian Government and military authorities. The letter expresses sympathy with her cause and asks her to keep fighting for what she believes in.
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Letter by CDPM to the European Parliamentarians claiming for solidarity and for a strong declaration of their position by the European representative institutions. The letter relays the CDPM's concerns about the chaotic situation regarding the Dictator's succession and the possibility of a democratic emergence to substitute Suharto. The second letter, in English, is directed to Ms. Megawati Sukarnoputri recognizing her courage and determination and expressing sympathy with her cause.
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Letter by CDPM to the President of Guinea Bissau congratulating him on the 23rd anniversary of the Republic of Guinea Bissau and expressing strong protests to the visit of the Guinean Ministry of Youth and Sports to Indonesia, lest this visit symbolize the recognition of the Indonesian strategy for the annexation of East Timor. CDPM states that Guinea Bissau had adopted a pro-East Timor position in the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPTLT) and that CDPM would be grateful if Guinea could press Indonesia, either at CPTL or at an Islamic Conference.
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Letter by CDPM to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Austria regarding the Timorese who were asking for refugee status, such as those who are refugees in Austria’s embassy, and appealing that “any State that is guided by the principles of International Law and respect for human rights would consider the Indonesian Government’s demand that refugees be handed over to Indonesia authorities to be totally unacceptable.” The letter invites the Austrian government to be prepared and to stand up to the blackmail of a dictatorial regime such as that of Indonesia.
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Report by CDPM of a letter to the Austrian ambassador in Indonesia appealing for solidarity with the Timorese who are refugees in the Austrian embassy in Indonesia and asking the Austrian ambassador not to give up on the cause, even with the mounting pressure from Indonesia. The document also states that CDPM directed an appeal to around 30 organizations from Portuguese civil society to ask for pressure on the Austrian ambassador in Portugal regarding the same situation. The appeal had two objectives: make them feel the pressure of Portuguese public opinion and give the Austrian government arguments to use with the Indonesians about sending the 6 refugees to Portugal.
Annexes: report of the meeting with the ambassador and briefing of the refugees' history.
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Report chronologically describing the resistance of East Timor to Indonesia's invasion in the year of 1999.
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Letter from CDPM and APPL to the US Secretary of State, Madeline Albright, appealing to the US Administration to exercise its influence on the Indonesian Government in order that it immediately halt its policy of arming civilians in the territory, and that it proceed to disarm them without delay, under international supervision. It also exposes the wish of the Timorese resistance movement to build a climate of reconciliation among all parties involved in the conflict.
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Letter by Luisa Teotônio, CDPM, to the President of Portugal expressing deep concerns about Indonesian strategy in this difficult phase of the conflict. Regarding international negotiations, the letter states that either the process is a way to gain time in the international arena, guaranteeing the economic support to Jakarta and the dispersal of the international community, or there is a part of the regime that has no control over the other part of the regime, and in this case, the uncontrolled part of the regime keeps devastating Timorese lives. Jakarta has not accomplished what it promised internationally and the international value of compromise has not been the same for all the parts involved in the conflict. There is a deep concern by CDPM that Indonesian short term strategy is to avoid the signature of the deal that will open up space for a UN presence at East Timor, and in the long term, Indonesia's goal is to reaffirm the integration of East Timor. The letter accuses Portugal and the international community of being responsible for the chosen strategy of underestimating the situation, and now the issue is becoming uncontrollable and both Portugal and the international community have the responsibility of upholding the Timorese right to self-determination. The presence of the UN is indispensable, but CDPM also requests a military force with an international mandate to support the Timorese struggle, and Portugal should financially support this, as well as propose sanctions to press for change in this critical phase.
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Open letter by CDPM to the US Ambassador of Human Rights thanking him for the support he had been giving to East Timor issues, specially concerning refugees, and reminding him that, 12 weeks after his declaration, "things need to change in the refugee camps or it would be obvious that the wrong people were still in power.” CDPM asks the ambassador to take all the steps possible, in partnership with the international community, to ensure that the dividing line between justice and impunity was made absolutely clear. CDPM welcomed the pressure to bring about Indonesian military reform that the US was applying to the Indonesian Army. Finally, CDPM appealed to the US to use its influence with the UN and international financial system to speed up the process of releasing funds and getting reconstruction underway.
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Published
Originals found at Bishop's University.
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Contains notes of Portuguese politics.
Originals found at Bishop's University.
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Originals found at Bishop's University.
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FUNU - Boletim da Comissão para os Direitos do Povo Maubere (Bulletin of the Commission for the Rights of the Maubere People)
No. 12 - August 1985
Original found at Bishop's University.
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Originals found at Bishop's University.