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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
