- PTCDPM-DOCS-19890831
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- August 31, 1989
Part of Commission for the Rights of the Maubere People (Portugal)
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).
Commission for the Rights of the Maubere People (CDPM)