Item consists of two articles from the Economist in 1985 and 1986 relating to East Timor.

1. Indonesia: The 20-year itch
2. Indonesia: The Tien Per Cent solution

Item is a press packet compiled by the East Timor Human Rights Committee consisting of articles relating to East Timor from various press outlets in 1980 and 1981.

1. International panel blames Indonesia for genocide, famine in East Timor (Boston Globe)
2. East Timor: fresh focus on human rights (The Christian Science Monitor)
3. The Pen and the Voice (Time)
4. Tragedy of East Timor (The New York Times Magazine)
5. Disclosures in Australia... and how Mr. Reagan can help (The Christian Science Monitor)
6. Tiny Nation, Lost in a Grand Strategy (Washington Post)
7. U.S. might have averted tragic Timor takeover (The Christian Science Monitor)
8. Jakarta Ending Foreign Famine Aid to Annexed Land (New York Times)
9. The Shaming of Indonesia (New York Times)
10. East Timor: more food but repressive rule lingers (The Christian Science Monitor)
11. Refugees Say Rebels in East Timor Are Still Fighting the Indonesians (New York Times)
12. Tears for Timor (New York Times)
13. Indonesia may be asked to allow Timor elections (Boston Globe)
14. US role in plight of Timor: an issue that won't go away (The Christian Science Monitor)

Item is a press packet compiled by the East Timor Human Rights Committee consisting of articles relating to East Timor from various press outlets in 1986.

1. Honor Indonesia With Honesty (New York Times)
2. Indonesia's human rights record a cloud on Reagan 'freedom' tour (Boston Globe; 2 pp.)
3. Indonesia expels 3 journalists (Boston Globe)
4. In East Timor, human rights are trampled on... but Reagan is remaining silent (Boston Globe)
5. Reagan in Bali: focus on Vietnam (Christian Science Monitor; 2 pp.)
6. ASEAN: Asia's counterbalance to Vietnam (Christian Science Monitor)
7. The Indonesia Reagan won't recognize (Christian Science Monitor)

Item is a press packet compiled by the East Timor Human Rights Committee consisting of articles relating to East Timor from various press outlets in 1986.

1. Philippine Vice President Is Reassured by Reagan: Laurel: President 'Swept Away the Cobwebs' (Washington Post)
2. The Timor tragedy (Boston Globe)
3. President Begins Trip To Indonesia: In Guam Speech, He Says U.S. Must Be Willing to Defend Values 'Unflinchingly' (New York Times)
4. Reagan, in a Phone Call, Rebuffs Marcos in His Claim to Presidency (New York Times)
5. Eye on Indonesia (Miami Herald)
6. Brutishness in Bali (Los Angeles Times)
7. Problems face Reagan in Asia visit (Philadelphia Inquirer)
8. Bali Dancing: First Lady Steps Out With Mrs. Suharto (Washington Post)
9. The Visit to Bali (Washington Post)
10. Indonesia vs. Press: Twain Can't Meet (New York Times)
11. Indonesia Bars Two Journalists In Reagan Party (New York Times)
12. Unwelcome Parallels in Indonesian Circles (Long Island Newspaper)
13. Indonesians Oust 3 Journalists (Washington Post)
14. Reaching a Low in Bali (Hartford Courant)
15. ...but Reagan is remaining silent (Boston Globe)
16. Chill Falls on Warming Relations Between Australia and Indonesia (New York Times)

Item is a press packet compiled by the East Timor Human Rights Committee consisting of articles relating to East Timor from USA Today in 1986.

1. [Untitled article by Johanna Neuman, discusses Reagan in Bali]
2. Media flap follows Reagan to Bali
3. Something Was Missing

This file consists of 11 photographs that are believed to be a national day of protest in Australia. José Ramos Horta is depicted in one photograph sitting in front of a banner that says Stop the War Next Door. The flags displayed are that of UDT and Fretilin, the two major Timorese political parties at the time.
Little information concerning the background of these photos. Crowd-sourcing the clarification of these photos will be needed if more information is required.

This document contains eight separate documents.

1. A photograph entitled, “Demonstration on Human Rights Square (Trocadero, Paris, France)” with the description: 1989: When Pope John Paul II visited Dili. This was the first demonstration organized in France under the name “Agir pour Timor” (Act for Timor) to make noice about East Timor and let people know about the situation and the struggle. Trocadero is the Human Rights Square in Paris. In the background we see the Eiffel tower for its 100th birthday.
2. A different photograph with the same description as above.
3. A newspaper article entitled, “Paul wants the Pope to join his crusade” written by Beverley Taylor published in the East London Advertiser. November 1989.
4. Two newspaper articles, the first entitled, “Hunger strike still on” written by Beverley Taylor published in the East London Advertiser on November 3rd, 1989. The second article is entitled, “ Hunger striker Paul is backed by Kinnock” published in the East London Advertiser on November 24th 1989.
5. A photograph entitled, “Demonstration in Dome City Utrecht (The Netherlands)” with the description: 14 October 1989: Action Group Purnarma and other activists march in Utrecht, The Netherlands after Pope JPII’s visit to East Timor resulted in violence. Utrecht was chosen as the location for this march. JPII visited here in May 1985.
6. A document with two photographs attached. The first entitled, “Tokyo, Japan” with the description: 1989: Mr. Abilio Araujo together with Dr. Ana Gomes, then Portuguese Ambassador to Japan, at a symposium in Tokyo.The second entitled, “Hakata, Japan” with the description: 1989, Aug: Mr. Rogue Rodrigues speaks at the photo exhibition of Elaine Briere during a PP21 Rally in Hakata.
7. A document entitled, “Primeriras Jornadas de Timor da Universidade do Porto (First Days of Timor at the University of Porto).” 1989. | 2 pages in Portuguese.
8. A booklet entitled, “Timor-Leste: Identidade do seu povo e perspectivas para o futuro” (Timor-Leste: Identity of its people and perspectives for the future) written by A. Barbedo Magalhâes and Jorge Mendes. April 29th. 1989. | 9 pages in Portuguese.

The document contains thirteen separate documents.

1. A photograph entitled, “Canada” 1992, Actions for East Timor (Collection: Maggie Helwig)

2. A photograph entitled, “Canada” 1992, Actions for East Timor (Collection: Maggie Helwig)

3. A photograph entitled, “Canada” 1992, Actions for East Timor (Collection: Maggie Helwig)

4. A photograph of a demonstration in Darwin, Australia (90’s)

5. A photograph of a demonstration in Darwin, Australia (90’s)

6. Media Release: “East Timor: Catholic Prelate backs new peace plan” 24 May 1992. East Timor Talks Campaign.

7. A photograph entitled, “London, UK” 1992 July 16th: Ann Clwyd MP leads members of the British Coalition for East Timor during the presentation of petition to 10 Downing Street. The petition asked the British Government tp cease arms sales to Indonesia and to press for a UN-brokered settlement for East Timor with East Timorese participation. Left to right: BCET Chairman Estevão Cabral, honorary secretary Jonathan Humphries and Maria Elena Arana.

8. A page with four photographs entitled, “A bus trip from Amsterdam to Paris” 1992: Dutch, Indonesian, Moluccan and Pauan activists travel from Amsterdam to Paris to join a demonstration in Paris during the IGGI meeting, protest against Human Rights Violations in East Timor. Organized by Agir pour Timor.

9. Another page with four photographs with the same description as above.

10. Add on the Deaths & Births Announcements page of a national newspaper signed by 44 organizations and individuals in The Netherlands, amongst which are: students’ groups, women’s groups, church groups, solidarity groups that include groups active on Philippines, Nicaragua, Indonesia, Maluku and East Timor, journalists and members of European Parliament. “We wish strength for the people of East Timor to continue their struggle for the respect of human rights, including the right to self-determination.” 12 November 1992.

11. A page entitled, “Lusitania Express” 1992: Peace Mission to East Timor. An Initiative taken by Portuguese solidarity activists, in reaction to the Santa Cruz Massacre, Dili, November 1991. Students from 21 countries headed for Dili by boat from Darwin. They told the media they wanted to and in East Timor without Indonesian visas, as to challenge the Indonesian sovereignty claims. The ship gained international media attention, and made it to within sight of Timor island before freed to turn back by Indonesian war ships. Although the Lusitania Express didn’t reach the Dili Harbour, the Peace Mission was a success. It publicly challenged the Indonesian authorities, it gained plenty media attention and it gave moral support to numerous Timorese who followed the news about the ship over the radio.

12. A poem entitled, “Moonless night on the Gulf of Timor” by Jan Wimpel, Amsterdam.

13. Letter to Her Excellency, The President of Ireland, Mrs. Mary Robinson from Emilia Pires, TAV President. 30 October 1992.

This document contains twenty-eight separate document.

1. A photograph entitled, “APET III, Bangkok” March 1998: The third Asia Pacific Conference on East Timor (APCET III) drew participants from all over the world.

2. A page with two photographs. The first is entitled, “Bangkok, Thailand” 1998, March: Participants of the APCET Conference III. The second is entitled, “Bangkok, Thailand - APCET Conference III” 1998, March: Ms. Jean Inglis and Ms. Okazaki (Chairperson of the Japanese Diet Members Forum on East Timor)

3. A photograph entitled, “APCET III, Bangkok” March 1998: Mica Barreto and Joaquim Fonseca.

4. A photograph entitled, “APCET III, Bangkok” March 1998: Carlito Caminha and Andrew McNaughtan show the human faces of international solidarity.

5. An email from Initiatives for International Dialogue with a document attached, entitled, “APCET statement on Habibie’s pronouncement on East Timor” June 11, 1998. | 2 pages

6. “Third Asia Pacific Conference on East Timor: Final Statement” Bangkok, Thailand - March 6th, 1998. | 4 pages.

7. A page with two photographs. The first is entitled, “Nagoya, Japan” 1998, June: Fernando de Araujo, who has just been released from Cipinang Prison, presents a lecture on Democratization in Indonesia and the East Timor issue. The second is entitled, “Nagoya, Japan” 1998, June: Fernando de Araujo, who has just been released from Cipinang Prison, presents a lecture on Democratization in Indonesia and the East Timor issue.

8. A page with two photographs. The first is entitled, “Nagoya, Japan” 1998: Abe Barreto sings in Nagoya, after giving talk on the East Timor issue. The second is entitled, “Osaka, Japan” 1998, June: Indonesian activist Helmi Fauzi gives a lecture on Democratization in Indonesia and the East Timor issue.

9. A photograph entitled, “Osaka, Japan” 1998, December: Mr. João Carrascaião speaks at a symposium at the Osaka Foreign Language University.

10. A photograph entitled, “Osaka, Japan” 1998, December: Jose Manuel and Armindo Maia speak at a symposium at the Osaka Foreign Language University.

11. A photograph from a protest concert at the Lansdowne Hotel, 1998

12. A photograph at a Timor Rally at Martin Plaza in Sydney, November 1998.

13. A photograph of Tuba Rai Metin built in Sydney, Australia. 1998.

14. A photograph of another Tuba Rai Metin built in Darwin, Australia. 1998.

15. A photograph of Tony and Veronica Mais with Veronica’s Tais that has names of Santa Cruz Massacre victims. 1998.

16. A photograph of a Tuba Rai Metin built in Darwin, Australia. 1998.

17. A photograph entitled, “Demonstration by the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France” 12 November 1998: Seven years after the Santa Cruz Massacre. The French solidarity people chose the location of the Eiffel Tower, because it is the national symbol of their country and because it is near the river called Seine. They marched from the Eiffel Tower to the bridge over this river, and then threw flowers in the water to commemorate the victims of Santa Cruz. Organized by Agir pour Timor.

18. A photograph of protesters in front of the Indonesian consulate in New York, USA. 1998.

19. A photograph entitled, “Revealing proof - House Office Building, Washington DC, USA” May 1998: ETAN revealed documentary proof that U.S. soldiers were continuing to train Indonesia soldiers in Indonesia, notwithstanding a Congressional ban on such training in the U.S. which had been in effect for the past six years. ETAN National Coordinator Charles Scheiner, Congresswomen Nancy Pelosi, and ETAN Washington Representative Lynn Fredriksson gave a briefing to Congressional staffers and journalists. Following the outcry, the Pentagon suspended the Joint Combined Education and Training program for Indonesia: it was not resumed for many years.

20. A photograph of two men protesting in the United States for Timor. 1998.

21. A photograph of Freddy Gamage in Sri Lanka in 1998.

22. A flyer entitled, “No more massacres in East Timor! Rally and March” to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the shooting of unarmed civilians at the Santa Cruz cemetery in Dili, East Timor in November 1991 which led to the loss of 251 lives. November 14th,1998. Organized by the National Council of Timorese Resistance (CNRT), AETA, Action in Solidarity with Indonesia and East Timor (ASIET) and University Students for East Timor (USET)

23. A flyer for a Demonstration to mark the 23rd anniversary of the Indonesian invasion of East Timor. December 7th, 1998 at the Indonesian Consulate. Organized by the National Council of Timorese Resistance (CNRT), AETA, Action in Solidarity with Indonesia and East Timor (ASIET) and University Students for East Timor (USET)

24. A letter written by Carlos Semedo, the President of Agir pour Timor. November 16th, 1998. | In French

25. The autonomy debate: “Timorese political parties reject Indonesia’s special status” an article published in Timor Link. October 1998
    A program for, “Timor-Leste A Cominho Do Autogoverno E Da Autodeterminaćão” [Translation: Timor-Leste The Way of Self-Government and Self-Determination] Organized by the Organizing Committee of the Timor journeys of the University of Porto. 9 to 11 October 1998 | 2 pages, in Portuguese.

26. Catholic Institute for International Relations’ Statement to the United Nations Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration of the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples. New York, June 1998. | 2 pages.

27. East Timor Human Rights Centre: “East Timorese Political Prisoners Progress Report” 15 October 1998. | 17 pages.

This document contains seventeen separate documents.

1. A page with three photographs of Observers from PET: Parliamentarians for East Timor. (Right): Sen. Satsuki EDA, present speaker of House of Councillors of Japan and Senator Hiroko Wada. 1999.

2. A photograph taken in 1999: An Indonesian observer Ms. Yeni Damayanti

3. A photograph of a protest sign for East Timor that has been destroyed. The photo was taken by Rob Wesley Smith.

4. A photograph of the International Federation for East Timor. 1999.

5. A page with two photographs. The first is entitled, “Popular Consultation 1999” Filomena (middle) and Sr. Inoue (right) at the IFET house in Delta Comoro. The house was bought by FOKUPERS in July and was pleased to IFET. The second is entitled, “Popular Consultation 1999” IFET’s first registered observers showing ID cards issued by UNAMET.

6. A page with two photographs. The first is entitled, “IFET-OP” July 1999: The IFET-OP base in Bairo Pite, with Joe Nevins, Yuji Omori (Japan), Steve, Ravinder. The second entitled, “IFET-OP” July 1999: IFET-OP members Scott (UK), John Roosa, Randall (Canada) at Bairo Pite, Dili.

7. A page with two paragraphs. The first is entitled, “IFET-OP” August 1999: IFET observer John Roosa from Canada at an improvised IDP camp close to Become terminal, Dili. The second is entitled, “IFET-OP” August 1999: Baucau Team member Tim Howard (New Zealand) in Venilale with student activists (Dewan Solidaritas) at a CNRT rally.

8. A photograph entitled, “IFET-OP HQ, Bairro Pite, Dili” August 1999: More than 120 international activists from 22 countries came to Timor-Leste for the IFET Observer Project from June through September 1999. IFET-OP and the Indonesian project KIPER were the largest international observer delegations. In this photo, IFET U.S. coordinator Pamela Sexton and in country coordinator Joseph Nevins prepare to visit IFET teams deployed in every district of Timor Leste.

9. A photograph entitled, “On plane between Dili and Darwin” 6 September 1999: IFET-OP observers had planned to stay in Timor-Leste for at least a month after the referendum, but Indonesian/militia violence and the inability of international forces to address the deteriorating security situation caused IFET observers in Dili (the last remaining international observers or journalists outside the UNAMET compound) accept evacuation by the Australian air force on the night of 6 September. The last IFET observers were evacuated from Baucau the following day. In the photo, IFET observers Jill Sternberg and Charlie Scheiner being evacuated to Darwin on an AAF Hercules.

10. A page with two photographs. The first is entitled, “7 Sept 1999, Baucau” IFET Viqueque team members Susan Mackley (USA) and Endie van Binsbergen (The Netherlands) inside the Baucau UN CivPol quarters when Brimob and TNI were shooting to force UN and NGO workers from Baucau. The second is entitled, “7 Sept 1999, Baucau” The UN CivPol quarters where the last IFET observers had been hiding during a serious shoot-out. The picture was taken afterwards. The two men on the bikes are Indonesian soldiers (without uniforms) who had earlier been shooting around the quarters.

11. A photograph entitled, “7 Sept 1999, Baucau Airport” Endie van Binsbergen and Tim Howard were part of the last IFET team evacuated to Darwin.

12. A photograph entitled, “Sept. 1999, Darwin” IFET-OP spokespersons addressing the media.

13. A photograph entitled, “IFET-OP” August 1999: IFET observer John Roosa from Canada at an improvised IDP camp close to Become Terminal, Dili.

14. A photograph entitled, “IFET-OP Referendum Day” 30 August 1999: Voters queue in Dili on Referendum Day.

15. A document entitled, “International Federation for East Timor (IFET)” Member Organizations (as of December 1999)

16. Newspaper article written by solidarity activist, Sweden. August - September 1999: Gabriel Jonsson is the chairman of the Swedish East Timor Committee. He wrote this article in his own language. In short: “Stöd Östtimor!” means “Support East Timor.” This article was published on 29 August 1999, in a Swedish newspaper named, “Aftonbladet” and it presents the situation in the days before the referendum. He concludes by asking his government to act to make the Swedish political parties respect and realism the outcome of the referendum, to support further UN presence and to assist building a free East Timor.

17. Articles by Gabriel Jonsson. August - September 1999: Gabriel Jonsson is the chairman of the Swedish Östtimorkommitten (or the East Timor Committee). He wrote these articles in his own language. They were published in Swedish newspapers. In short: “Omvärden bör stötta ett fritt Östtimor” means “Indonesia will have to let East Timor be free.” The article was published on 4 September 1999, only a moment before the outcome of the referendum was announced. The article is about what would happen after the results were announced and also gives information about the period before 1999 and how the writer sees the situation in a free East Timor.

This PDF document contains textual sources and images pertaining to topics on the Indonesian ambassador, the Nobel Peace Prize, Ramos-Horta, Bishop Belo, and Xanana Gusmão. The Brazilian effort to aid East Timor was brought up in various articles and papers, with reference to the Brazilian Worker’s Party and the Catholic Church of Brazil.

1. “Prêmio Nobel da Paz”, October 26 – November 1, 1996
   Written by: Frei João Xerri and Lélia Azevedo
   The writers were asked by the Resistance and by Ramos-Horta to gather signatures to support D. Belo in winning the Nobel Prize. Support from Brazilian citizens, as well as large public figures such as Lula and those in the Brazilian Worker’s Political Party (PT) and European countries is shown. The article continues their discussion on the Nobel Peace Prize by stating that the prize represents the effort in resisting and the faith in a better future that all Timorese personify. The prize is also for all those who helped support and further the cause. The article mentions the importance of establishing a Foreign Representative Office in Brasilia, Brazil. An act of resistance by four women who are part of the Sementes de Esperança, Arados de Timor Leste resistance group from England is retold, where the women invaded an airplane industry called British Aerospace and damaged a military aircraft that had been sold to Indonesia.
   “Escândalo na RFFSA”
   In October, position of trust transportation (train) workers had a salary increase of 50 percent while the rest of the employees’ salaries were raised only 10 percent. This news article questions the legitimacy of the 50 percent salary increase of the employees of trust, as the Rede Ferroviária Federal (RFFSA) has been in financial deficit, overseeing severance packages that aim to discharge 20 thousand employees.
   “Fundação”
   The Perseus Abraham Foundation was presented on October 19th to promote events and activities for the benefit of the Brazilian Worker’s Political Party (PT).
   “Reforço”
   PT coordinated a group that would organize militancy in order to promote the campaigns of Luiza Erundina in Sao Paulo and Telma de Souza in Santos.
   ‘Um PT que não se conforma”
   This article criticizes those who do not vote or who cast a protest vote. | 2 pages

2. Sábado, 30 de novembro de 1996 Opinião
   João Xerri’s idea of having the Indonesian ambassador extend an invite to the Brazilian delegation to visit East Timor is supported by the Teotônio Vilela Commission for Human Rights.

3. “Restabelecendo a Verdade”, November 28, 1996, Folha São Paulo
   Written by: João Xerri
   This Brazilian article gives attention to the publicized article from the Indonesian ambassador, Adian Silalahi, which has stated that the integration of East Timor into Indonesia has provided the Timorese population with great benefits. However, this Brazilian article denies these claims, asserting that the relationship between East Timor and Indonesia is quite the opposite by criticizing, questioning, and stating facts that highlight the actual situation in East Timor.

4. “Por que culpa a Indonesia?” November 25, 1996, Folha São Paulo
   Written by: Adian Silalahi
   In this article, Adian Silalahi, the Indonesian ambassador, denies the allegations made towards Indonesia by stating that the accusers and accusations have not understood the complexity and history of Indonesia’s politics and its relationship with East Timor. The article points out the benefits East Timor has managed to gain through Indonesia’s rule, such as a growing economy, better infrastructure, developed agriculture methods, an increase in churches, schools and hospitals. Adian Silalahi ends the article by requesting that exiled Timorese halt their campaigns against Indonesia as it only interferes with the development and peace promoted by Indonesia for East Timor.

5. Júpiter não dorme, Folha de São Paulo, November 9th, 1996
   Written by: Pedro Ribeiro de Menezes
   This article revolves around the 1996 Nobel Prize, which allowed the situation in East Timor to receive international recognition.

6. Situação de Timor Leste no Início de 1997
   By: Clamor por Timor
   In the last years, the situation in East Timor has received an increased amount of international attention as a result of the Nobel Prize being given to Bishop Belo and Professor Ramos-Horta. This paper discusses the articles written by Matthew Jardine, who writes about his trip to East Timor. Jardine discusses his article from 1997 where he interviewed David Alex, a leader of FALINTIL. During the interview, Alex declared that the Timorese resistance would continue to push for Timorese freedom, as well as force countries who support Indonesia through weapons and funding to abide by the international law and respect the right to self-determination of the Timorese population.
   A second article of his published in the Washington Post on 1997 has Jardine comparing his experience visiting East Timor in 1992 with his visit in 1995. He discloses that in his second visit, he found that the Timorese population were less afraid and less submissive than in his first visit five years before. He makes it known that their different disposition could be attributed to increased information and communication. Despite the differences seen in the span of five years, he recognizes that the population of East Timor are still far from free.
   Increased international recognition has forced Indonesia to become more discreet when handling rebels and activists. Indonesia keeps order through the military force and an administrative body, while a clandestine resistance with connections to the FALINTIL and to exterior diplomatic resistance hold up the fight in East Timor.
   An incident involving the attack of armed individuals by Timorese young adults was retold. The incident took place on December 24, 1996, during a reunion that welcomed back Bishop Belo into Dili. Later he states that every week he receives information by AEPPOLTI on deaths and imprisonments that have occurred in East Timor. | 3 pages

7. Timor Leste Ganha o Prêmio Nobel da Paz
   By: Clamor por Timor
   This paper is a replica of the article titled “Prêmio Nobel da Paz” that was written by Frei João Xerri and Lélia Azevedo. | 2 pages

8. “Nobel da Paz, Prêmio Profético”
   This article recounts the giving of the Nobel Prize to the selected Timorese individuals, and how it is the first time a Bishop and someone who speaks Portuguese has won the prize. On his most recent visit, Ramos-Horta said that Brazil would only become a First World country once they stand in solidarity with East Timor and African countries. | 2 pages

9. Provincia Frei Bartolomeu de Las Casas
   Date: February 15, 2000
   Frei João Xerri will travel to East Timor as a representative of the Conferência dos Religiosos do Brasil (Conference of the Religious of Brazil). Priest José Emanne Pinheiro, who is a representative of the Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil (National Conference for the Bishops of Brazil) will also be going to visit a church

10. Nota da Presidência da CNBB e da Comissão Episcopal de Pastoral Sobre o Timor Leste
    Date: September 22, 1999
    The Catholic Bishops of Brazil recognize the situation in East Timor and urge the Brazilian government, the UN, the European Union, and other members of the international community to pressure the Indonesian government to stop their violent actions towards the Timorese population. They also urge that all military aid and selling of arms to Indonesia be ceased. The Brazilian Catholic Church asks that the Brazilian government and citizens support development in East Timor through financial aid, supporting initiatives, or through work. They also suggest that all religious bodies in Brazil dedicate October 10, 1999 as a day to pray and collect donations for East Timor.

11. “Solta os Prisioneiros and Timor”
    Collection of poems. First poem is about releasing prisoners. The second poem is about the fight against the oppression in East Timor.

12. Timor Leste tem Direito a Liberdade
    Poster with the title: “East Timor has the right to liberty.”

13. “Exmo. Sr. Presidente da República”
    To: President Fernando Henrique Cardoso
    The document urges the Brazilian government to pressure Indonesia to remove their troops from East Timor and to also release Xanana Gusmão and all other political prisoners. Additionally, the author urges the Brazilian government to help make a referendum possible in East Timor, and to also recognize the Conselho Nacional de Resistência Timorense as a representative of East Timor.

14. “Timor Leste: Este País Quer Ser Livre”
    This document highlights the situation occurring in East Timor, and describes the efforts Clamor por Timor has made.

15. Clamor por Timor
    “Brasil, tão perto e tão longe de Timor”
    This news article discusses the colonial history of East Timor, the genocide currently occurring, and how ignorance and neglect from the international community is deplorable.
    “Na Rota das Caravelas”
    This segment from the newspaper states how the Timorese people are similar to Brazilians, be it from their language and culture. The segment later states how East Timor needs international aid in order to become liberated.
    “Você Pode Ajudar a Luta do Povo de Timor”
    This article discusses the ways in which one could help the East Timor cause, such as by: writing to the Brazilian president; boycotting products fabricated in Indonesia; sending telegrams and letters to Xanana Gusmão; purchasing a shirt, where the proceeds will go to helping the cause; spreading the word about the situation in East Timor with family and friends. Facts, dates, and numbers about various topics revolving around the situation in East Timor, such as the number of Timorese murdered and the sentence of Xanana Gusmão is also included in this article. | 4 pages.

This document contains nineteen separate documents.

1. Letter, Permanent Representative of Indonesia Anwar Sani to United Nations Secretary General, 1975-12-22
   English
   Dili, New York
   The letter describes how on 17 December 1975, a declaration on the establishment of a Provisional Government of East Timor was signed between the four main political parties in the area. Indonesian Permanent Representative Anwar Sani requests the declaration be circulated as a document of the General Assembly under the “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples” and “Question of Territories under Portuguese administration.” In the letter is embedded a copy of the declaration. The declaration outlines how the vacuum of authority in East Timor is due to the irresponsibility of Portugal. This vacuum of authority has been filled by the political parties of APODETI, UDT, KOTA, and TRABALHISTA. These parties on behalf of the people of East Timor declared the formation of a provisional government in East Timor to ensure the administration of law and order. This new provisional government seeks to restore normal life to the people of East Timor.
   2 Pages

2. Fax, Jose Ramos Horta to Secretary General Kurt Waldheim, 1975-12-30
   English
   New York
   In this fax the Minister of External Relations and Information for the Republic of East Timor, Jose Ramos Horta, is requesting to accompany the United Nations representative and mission to East Timor. Jose Ramos Horta makes his request to Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim. Jose Ramos Horta reasoning for the request is the to facilitate an early contract with FRETILAN leaders.
   1 Page

3. Letter, Permanent Representative of Portugal J.M. Galvao Teles to United Nations, 1975-12-24
   English
   New York, London
   The letter outlines how the Portuguese government will support the measures adopted during the UN Security Council’s resolution 384. The Portuguese Permanent Representative J.M. Galvao Teles, particularly highlights paragraphs 3 and 5 of the resolution. Paragraph 3 calls upon Portugal as the administrating power to co-operate fully with the United Nations to ensure the people of East Timor are allowed to freely exercise their right to self-determination. Paragraph 5 requests that the Secretary-General send a special representative to East Timor to make an assessment of the situation in East Timor and establish contact with all parties in the territory to ensure the implementation of the resolution. J.M. Galvao Teles affirms the Portuguese Government’s willingness to both provide assistance to the U.N Special Representative and cooperate with the United Nations to enable the people of Portuguese Timor to exercise their right to self-determination.
   1 Page

4. Press Release, Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim Appoints Mr. Winspeare Guicciardi as his Special Representative in East Timor, 1975-12-29
   Press Release SG/A/176 /SC/3684
   English
   New York, Geneva
   The press release outlines how United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim, has appointed Vittorio Winspeare Guicciardi as his Special Representative for East Timor. Winspeare Guicciardi is appointed with two goals; to assess the existing situation in East Timor, and to establish contact with the parties and states involved in the territory. The goal of Winspeare Guicciardi’s mission is to ensure the implementation of Security Council resolution 384. The Governments concerned have been consulted and informed the Secretary-General they will make every effort to facilitate the mission of Winspeare Guicciardi.
   1 Page

5. TELEX, Report of Conflict between FRETILIN and Indonesian Government in East Timor, 1975-12-23
   UNSYD AA25777
   English
   New York, Sydney, Dili, Baucau, Geneva,
   This telex communication outlines how the conflict in East Timor has intensified. Despite the United Nations Security Council decisions condemning Indonesian aggression in East Timor, Indonesian forces have intensified attacks against FRETILIN in East Timor. Indonesian forces have attacked and bombarded Dili and Bacau, however both territories are still controlled by FRETILIN. For the democratic government of East Timor, it seems that all legal means to force the Indonesian invaders to withdraw are now over.
   3 Pages

6. Minutes from Security Council, Andrew Peacock statement to United Nations Security Council 1975-12-23
   English
   New York
   These minutes outline how the Australian Foreign Minister, Andrew Peacock, supports the United Nations Security Council approval of the compromise resolution on Portuguese Timor. Mr. Peacock identified the main features of the resolution as being the: respect for territorial integrity of the territory, the right of its people to self-determination, the call on Indonesia to withdraw forces, the call on Portugal to co-operate with the United Nations, and the request for the Secretary-General to send a special representative to East Timor. Mr. Peacock hoped that this special representative could foster co-operation between the political parties in Portuguese Timor and between the Portuguese and Indonesian authorities. Furthermore, Mr. Peacock hoped that special representative could leave for East Timor as soon as possible so that the Security Council could undertake further action based on first-hand reporting.
   2 Pages

7. Draft Resolution, Kurt Waldheim, 1975-12-22
   Resolution 384 (1975) Adopted by the Security Council at its 1869th meeting.
   English
   New York
   The draft resolution focuses on ensuring the right of the people of East Timor to self-determination in accordance with the Declaration on the Granting of Independence included in the General Assembly’s resolution 1514. The Security Council deplores the intervention of Indonesian armed forces in East Timor and the loss of life is has created. The resolution contains seven steps of future action to avoid further bloodshed and ensure East Timor is granted their inalienable right for self-determination. These steps call upon all states to respect the territorial integrity of East Timor and for Indonesia to withdraw all its forces from the territory. The resolution includes a request that the Secretary-General send a special representative to East Timor to make an on-the-spot assessment of the existing situation and make recommendations to the Security Council that will ensure the implementation of the United Nations Security Council resolutions for East Timor.
   2 Pages

8. Memorandum, Permanent Representative of Portugal to the United Nations
   English
   New York, Atauro, Atambua, Kupang, Batugade, Deatapupu, Jakarta
   This Memorandum outlines how when the Portuguese administration of Timor was transferred to the Island of Atauro, Portuguese soldiers were taken as prisoners by the Indonesian and UDT forces. A group of 19 Portuguese soldiers were taken prisoner by UDT and detained near the town of Batugade on August 27. On September 3, a group of 5 Portuguese soldiers who were supposed to be repatriated by airplane were instead taken to Kupang then transferred and detained in Batugade. Indonesia claims the Portuguese were imprisoned solely because of the actions of UDT. This assertion was tested by a testimony by International Red Cross regional representative Dr. Testuz. Dr. Testuz claimed he found Portuguese prisoners in Indonesian territory and led them to the village of Deatapupu where he left the prisoners under the protection of local Indonesian police. The knowledge of Dr. Testuz’ report cause the Indonesian government to send a note requesting a prompt repatriation of the Portuguese soldiers. The Indonesian Government is therefore involved in the situation not only because they openly support the actions of UDT but because the Portuguese soldiers detained were under the custody of Indonesian police authorities in Indonesian territory.
   4 Pages

9. Telegram, Messrs. De Araujo and Francisco Xavier Lopes da Cruz to Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim, 1975-12-18
   English
   New York, Dili, Baucan
   This collection of telegrams was created to illustrate the situation in East Timor. The first telegram by Messrs. De Araujo and Lopes da Cruz to President Suharto outlines how the provisional government of Eastern Timor create peaceful conditions and smooth administration in the territory since December 17, 1975. In order to ensure peaceful conditions, the government requests military, social and economic assistance from the Indonesian government. In the second telegram the Prime Minister of East Timor Nicolay Reis Lobato outlines the heavy fighting in East Timor since the Indonesian invasion of the country. Lobato mentions how Dili is burned out by cannon fire. The telegram ends with an appeal by the Government of East Timor to all the peace-loving countries to protect against Javanese expansion in the country.
   The document is quite blurry rendering some of the words unclear.
   4 Pages

10. Letter, Permanent Representative of Guinea-Bissauto the United Nations Gil Fernandes to President of the Security Council, 1975-12-12
    S/11911
    English
    New York
    The letter is a request by the Permanent Representative of Guinea-Bissau to the United Nations, Gil Fernandes, to extend an invitation for two people to speak to the Security Council. The two people Fernandes wants to speak are Ministers from the Democratic Republic of East Timor: Mr. Jose Ramos Horta, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Information and Mr. Abilio Araujo, Minister of State for Economic Affairs. Gil Fernandes thinks these two individuals will supply the Council with valuable information relating to the question of the conflict in East Timor.
    1 Page

11. Letter, Deputy Permanent Representative of Indonesia to the United Nations August Marpaung to President of the Security Council, 1975-12-15
    S/11912
    English
    New York
    In this letter Deputy Permanent Representative of Indonesia, August Marpaung, requests that the Security Council extend an invitation to three persons to address the Council on the issue of the situation in Timor. These three individuals are: Mr. Guilhermo Maria Goncalves member of the Presidiu of APODETI, Dr. Mario Carrascalao member of the Central Committee of UDT, and Mr. Jose Martins President of Kota. August Marpaung thinks these three people will supply the members of the Security Council with information concerning conditions in Timor.
    1 Page

12. Cable, President of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome Principe Manuel Pinto da Costa to Secretary-General United Nations Kurt Waldheim, 1975-12-12
    A/C.4/L.1131
    English (translated from Portuguese)
    New York
    In this cable Manuel Pinto da Costa, the President of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome Principe, deplores the invasion of East Timor and the occupation of the Territory by Indonesian forces. Manuel Pinto da Costa states the Government and people of Sao Tome and Principe protest the occupation against a people struggling for national liberation. Manuel Pinto da Costa calls the pretenses for the re-establishment of order a false allegation that does not hide the intensions of imperialist expression of the Indonesian Government. Pinto da Costa states that if the UN remains inactive in the face of this barbarous aggression there will be no restraint against the use of force by more powerful countries against other States. He finishes off the letter by stating the action of Indonesia is a violation of the fundamental principles of the UN.
    2 Pages

13. Note, Rafeeuddin Ahmed to the Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim, 1975-12-11
    English
    New York
    This note written by Rafeeuddin Ahmed for the Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim, outlines the activity of the Fourth Committee of the General Assembly. The Permanent Representative of Portugal, Galvao-Teles, telephoned Ahmed to inform him that the item related to adopting a draft resolution for East Timor was considered favorable to Portugal’s position. Galvao-Teles said he contacted the President of the Security Council to ensure this matter would be quickly introduced in the Security Council.
    1 Page

14. Record of the General Assembly Fourth Committee Meeting, 1975-12-11
    Meeting No. 2188 & 2189 of the General Assembly
    English
    New York
    This document is a record of the United Nations General Assembly votes on the Draft Resolution for East Timor. The draft resolution was adopted by a roll-call vote of 69 to 11 with 38 abstentions.
    1 Page

15. Draft Resolution on East Timor Motioned by Guyana. Sierra Leone and Trinidad and Tobago, 1975-12-9
    A/C.4/L.1131
    English
    New York
    This draft resolution calls upon on all states to respect the rights of the people of Portuguese Timor to self-determination in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. The resolution strongly deplores the military intervention of Indonesia in Portuguese Timor and calls for the Government of Indonesia to withdraw their forces without delay. The resolution calls on the Security Council to take urgent action to protect the territorial integrity of Portuguese Timor in conformity with Article 11, Paragraph 3 of the United Nations Charter. The resolution ends with the request to the Special Committee on the Situation in Portuguese Timor to send a fact-finding mission to the territory as soon as possible in consultation with the political parties in Portuguese Timor and the Government of Portugal.
    3 Pages

16. Interoffice Memorandum, Under-Secretary General for Political Affairs and Decolonization Tang Ming-chao to Executive Assistant to the Secretary-General R. Ahmed, 1975-12-11
    English
    New York
    This brief note outlines Tang Ming-Chao’s position on the cable from President of APODETI. Tang Ming-chao does not think any action on the matter is necessary until the situation has been further clarified.
    1 Page

17. Telegram, President of APODETI Arnaldo dos Reis Araujo to Secretary-General of the United Nations Kurt Waldheim, 1975-12-7
    English translated from Portuguese.
    New York, Dili,
    In this telegram Arnaldo dos Reis Araujo declares that from 7 December 1975, the former Portuguese colony in Timor has been jointly occupied by APODETI/UDT/KOTA/TRABALHISTA. Arnaldo dos Reis Araujo requests that the Secretary-General inform the Governments of all nations of ADOPETI’s desire to integrate with Indonesia. Arnaldo Reis Araujo then accuses FRETILIN of using guns to prevent people from freely expressing themselves.
    1 Page

18. Interoffice Memorandum, Under-Secretary General for Political Affairs and Decolonization Tang Ming-Chao to Secretary-General of the United Nations Kurt Waldheim, 1975-12-10
    English
    New York
    In this interoffice memorandum Tang Ming-Chao advises Kurt Waldheim on what to do in regard to Waldheim meeting the Timor political parties. APODETI, UDT, KOTA and TRABALHISTA requested to meet with Waldheim. A delegation from FRETILIN was also planning on coming to New York. Tang Ming-Chao suggests Waldheim wait for the arrival of both delegations before deciding whether to receive them.
    1 Page

19. Telegram, Guilherme Maria Goncalves, Mario Viegas Carrascalao, and Jose Martins to Secretary-General of the United Nations Kurt Waldheim, 1975-12-10
    English
    New York, Jakarta
    This telegram is written by representatives of four East Timor political parties (APODETI, UDT, KOTA and TRABALHISTA) outline how they are arriving in New York and wish to meet with Secretary-General of the United Nations Kurt Waldheim.
    1 Page

20. Interoffice Memorandum, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Security Council Affairs A.N Shevchenko to Secretary-General of United Nations Kurt Waldheim, 1975-12-9
    English
    New York
    This interoffice memorandum is a preface to a paper outlining the development of the East Timor crisis. Shevchenko then reminds Waldheim that consultations will take place the afternoon of December 9 concerning the Portuguese request for Security Council consideration of the reported Indonesian military involvement.
    1 Page