Journal "Timor Leste" no. 1, September 27, 1975 This issue contains: the insurrection declaration made by FRETILIN on the name of the Timorese people, which they consider was being violated by UDT. They describe that organization as “agents of imperialism”, and state that there are no other paths for total independence of East Timor other than a revolution. It also contains the declaration of the Timorese Armed Forces stating that they are a nonpartisan organization, but under the circumstances and realizing the characteristics of FRETILIN and UDT, they would have to choose the side of the former. The main article brings up the importance of the revolution to East Timor, remarking that FRETILIN’s main objective is to build a Timorese society without agents that exploit the people. At the end, there is a text written by the Popular Organization for the Timor Women, discussing the role of the Timorese women in the revolution.
Journal "Timor Leste" no. 2, October 4, 1975 This issue contains: a letter from FRENTILIN to its members calling for union in such difficult times, mostly saying that the foreign forces would try to explore the so-called “tribalism” and arguing that the various groups involved in the revolution (Armed Forces, Militias, Civil Society and so on) should be united and resolve their problems and disagreements through discussion. The editorial discusses the ex-commander Lemos Pires and his approximation with UDT, with the Portuguese government choosing to remain in silence. An article calls on the people to leave aside all their old practices (like racism) in benefit of the revolution’s success and, therefore, allow for the rise of a new society. Other important information includes the support of 49 foreign governments for FRETILIN, as well as of organized groups of civil society (like Australian student groups).
Journal "Timor Leste" no. 3, October 11, 1975 This issue contains: the declaration of the statute of FRETILIN, which contains the organizational chart of the institution; the first sign of discussions between FRETILIN and the government of Portugal, breaking the silence between them; another mention to the support of FRETILIN’s cause by the Australian civil society group called “FRETILIN’s Friends”, who did a protest outside of the Indonesian embassy in Sydney; an explanation about the objectives of the Revolution that FRETILIN wanted to achieve for Timorese society, explaining that Revolution is not only based on arms, but on deep societal transformation of habits as well. The old habits, that the journal calls “fascist”, must be forgotten and replaced by new ones, such as respect for all and, above all, for the defenseless; finally, it provides information about the return of Colonel Lemos Pires to the country.
Journal "Timor Leste" no. 4, October 18, 1975 This issue contains: The accusation by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs discussing the border trespassing and gunfire by FRETILIN; FRETILIN’s accusation directed towards Portugal’s omission of the Timorese question, as well as Lemos Pires’ alleged lies about the peace process between FRETILIN and UDT, saying basically that the former never accepted the propositions made by the latter; A declaration of FRETILIN’s support made by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Cabo Verde and Mozambique; Another demonstration of support made by Australian civil society through the group called “FRETILIN’s Friends”, who again stayed outside of the Indonesian embassy in Sydney demanding justice; A report of a statement made by the Secretary-General of the United Nations speaking about the responsibility of Portugal on the Timorese matter; and the main text speaking about the labor division in a revolutionary society, and how all kinds of labor are important to the outcome of the revolution.
Journal "Timor Leste" no. 5, October 25, 1975 This issue contains: a direct accusation of Indonesia as being a puppet of American imperialism and ASEAN, and of helping UDT in its attempted coup; A declaration linking the Colonel Lemos Pires to UDT; Another support message coming from Australian civil society, more specifically from the Student’s Union of Australia; A report of a boycott made by some stevedores on the Sydney Port of an Indonesian boat because of their nation’s interference on Timorese territory; A letter of support written by the World Federation of Trade Unions remarking on the abuses performed by Indonesia on East Timor and the Timorese population’s right to self-determination; Main article discussing the necessity of having a holistic view about the situation on East Timor, not only blaming certain individuals (like Colonel Lemos Pires) and forgetting about the whole picture of colonialism and imperialism.
Journal "Timor Leste" no. 6, November 1, 1975; Supplement no. 1 This issue contains: Reports of a radio transmission in West Germany analyzing the Timorese situation and blaming Indonesia for border trespassing; Still in West Germany, reports of the creation of a Committee for the Independence of East Timor; Another report of support coming from Australia, this time by Congress members; Report of a meeting between Portuguese General Ernesto Melo Antunes, one of the most important actors in the Carnation Revolution, and Adam Malik, Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs, where they would discuss the Timorese question. FRETILIN then seized the opportunity to publish their willingness to cooperate with the Portuguese to negotiate East Timor’s independence; The main article discussing the differences between a coup and a revolution, explaining basically that the former is just a replacement of the bourgeois in power and that it delays the latter, and how the people should stay alert with their enemies; The Supplement is a special issue with the main objective of teaching the native language for those who only know Portuguese.
Journal "Timor Leste" no. 7, November 8, 1975; Supplement no. 2 This issue contains: A statement disapproving of the act of making a deal with Indonesian forces (namely Adam Malik) made by Melo Antunes to secure Timor’s borders and free some Portuguese officials that were arrested by UDT. FRETILIN’s main discontent was with the complete disregard of these actors about the de facto government in charge of East Timor and its demands; A protest against the Indonesian interference on East Timor made by an Australian organization called Water Side Workers, blocking the exit of an Indonesian boat anchored on Sydney; Another report of support actions made by “FRETILIN’s Friends” in Canberra and Sydney; An article explaining the educational chart that FRETILIN is implementing in East Timor, highlighting the study of FRETILIN’s books and social engagement as its pillars; The main article discussing the aspects of the reactionaries and about how the people should be united and think not individually but as a group for the revolution to work.
Journal "Timor Leste" no. 8, November 15, 1975; Supplement no. 3 This issue contains: A report of the Angolan independence declared by MPLA, expressing that is was another win for those who believe in the fall of imperialism; Reports of a FRETILIN official travelling throughout Europe where he received support for the Timorese cause, especially from the Dutch governmental and non-governmental organizations like X-Y and MOZIB (including financial support), English members of parliament and Swedish members of their country’s UN mission; The main article speaking about Liberalism as a failed economic system, and accusing it of having an essence predominantly counterrevolutionary and being an enemy of the people.
Journal "Timor Leste" no. 9, November 22, 1975 This issue contains: A report of the imperial powers taking part in the Angolan revolution using movements such as the FNLA and the UNITA to fight the authentic insurrection of the MPLA; Declaration on the visit of an Australian priest member of the Australian Council of Foreign Aid (ACFOA), who complimented FRETILIN for being East Timor’s hope, and said that self-determination in this case would a mere formality, because the Timorese population already chose FRETILIN as their commander; Article discussing the revolutionary process in East Timor and how it is anchored on the principle of self-determination that is shown in the United Nations Charter; A news report of a meeting that would decide important matters on the Timorese question between Portugal and other parties that would take place in Australia, but stressing that FRETILIN was not invited; The main article speaking about the importance of being organized and staying united against the maneuvers of imperialism.
Journal "Timor Leste" EXTRA issue, December 4, 1975 This issue contains: the declaration of independence of the Democratic Republic of East Timor made unilaterally by FRETILIN, featuring as president Francisco Xavier do Amaral, and as Prime-Minister Nicolau dos Reis Lobato. It also contains a list of the 11 ministers and their respective deputies; Highlights of the proclaimed constitution, remarking principles like sovereignty, non-interference and laicism. It also delimits the crime of high treason and voting age as fifteen years old (the vote was mandatory for all above that age); The recognition of independence coming from many organizations, governmental and non-governmental; An article discussing the evil of exploiting people, which they describe as being a violent process in itself; The main article is a recollection of the facts which led to the proclamation of independence of East Timor by FRETILIN.
This document contains letters, press & media releases and reports written between 1975 and 2000 by AFFET.
It contains:
Letter to Dr. Jose Luis Gomez, Ambassador of Portugal from Gina Roncoli, Lois Randall & Francisco Vidinha (31.10.1991) | 7 pp.
News Briefs - Gabinete de Informaçāo da Fretilin: Indonesians form in East Timor Intimidations’ Groups (09/1991) | 3 pp.
Email from Rob Wesley-Smith that includes a Media Release entitled: “Anzac Day - wear black for East Timor” written by Susan Connelly (04/1999) | 2 pp.
A flyer entitled: “Why target Paul Keating? East Timor Week” which describes Paul Keating’s role in the Australian ALP governments and was Prime Minister for more than 2 years. 'He has been party to their immoral decisions to breach the UN Charter and Human Rights Declarations', it includes Australia’s history over East Timor - highlights (15th - 21st August 1994)
A flyer for “East Timor Week” with the program for the whole week (Monday 15th - Sunday 21st August 1994)
East Timor Coalition - Darwin - Media Release: “Torture details of boats people asylum seekers show the realities for East Timorese in Operassi SAPU RATA (‘eliminate’), the current Indonesian military offensive.” (27/10/1995) | 2 pp.
East Timor Coalition - Darwin - Media Release: “Summaries of tortures of 3 recently arrived East Timorese asylum seekers” (27/10/1995) | 4 pp.
East Timor - Media Release: “Urgent Update on East Timor State of Siege” (13/10/1995) | 2 pp.
East Timor - Media Release: “Statement on Religious Conflicts in East Timor” written by Jose Ramos-Horta (10/1995) | 3 pp.
“East Timor - my country of birth ad heart” by Cesarina Rocha (06/1996) Human Rights Solidarity AHRC Newsletter | 3 pp.
Open letter from Alarico Jorge Fernandes, Minister for Information and national Security of the Democratic Republic of East Timor to Indonesian Soldiers & Indonesian People. Broadcast on Radio Maubere on 04/03/1977.
Australians for a Free East Timor - Press Release: “Evidence Accumulates Against Indonesian Brutality East Timor” written by Rob Wesley-Smith (05/02/1994) | 3 pp.
Flyer entitled: “Welcome to East Timorese victims of Indonesian bloody aggression” with numbers and the history of the invasion in East Timor (09/1979)
“The Body Count” (02/1995) The Independent Monthly | 2 pp.
Letter to the East Timor Supporters written by Allan Nairn from New York (12/1994) | 2 pp.
United Nations Secretary General Report: “Questions of East Timor - Progress report of the Secretary-General” (16/09/1994) | 2 pp.
Letter to Darwin TV mainly from Rob Wesley-Smith (13/04/1994) Re: Ads, Amnesty, Artists for East Timor
“Will Indonesia Listen?” New York Times editorial, 19 September 1994, published on the International Herald Tribune on 20 September 1994
“Revealed: Timor cover-up” The Sydney Morning Herald (24.08.1994)
“Encontros in Southeast Asia” by Tony Haynes, Cultura, (Spring 1993) | 2 pp.
Flyer entitled: “Selamat Datang di Arfura Games” an Indonesian flyer that writes about the horrors of what had happened in East Timor (05/1993) | Indonesian
The National Council of Maubere Resistance Media Statement: “East Timor Indonesian sea patrol stepping up” (31/07/1995)
“Death Numbers - Troop Numbers in East Timor” written by Rob Wesley-Smith, Australians for a Free East Timor, Darwin (26.01.1997) | 2 pp.
“Arndits spin on Balibo Deaths” written by Rob Wesley-Smith (20.01.1997) | 3 pp.
“One story of torture in East Timor” written by Antonio Pinot Govela, one of the Timorese People (26/10/1995) | 2 pp.
“Testimony before the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization” presented by Ms. Eleanor Hoffman, Australians for a Free East Timor - New York (23.07.1996) | 5 pp.
Letter to Sr. Presidente da Comissāo dos Direitos do Homem (Mr. Chairman of the Commission on Human Rights) from Chefe das Falintil (Head of Falintil) written on March 13th, 1997 | 3 pages in Portuguese
“A Falintil commander reports - a brief overview of the military situation” written by Commander Dai Tula, East Timor: To Resist is to Win, (12/1993)
“How Reebok exploits its Indonesian workforce” written in the TAPOL Bulletin, (04/1994)
“Fretilin Peace-Plan” This is the plan that Fretilin presented to the Indonesian Government its Pland for Peace whose application would guarantee respect for the rights of the Maubere People and their freely expressed will and a possibility for other countries interested in the East Timor problem to follow the process. (written in 1983, published in 1984)
Email from Martin Broek called “Finland asks for protest letters: Arms Trade to Indonesia”, it contains: Protest letters to the Finnish Government on arms trade (08/03/1996)
“Bishop Belo’s visit to Darwin, Cassette launch” by Rob Wesley-Smith (3-7/ 12/1993) | 4 pp.
“East Timor invasion anniversary feature” A detailed feature about the history of East Timor up until 1982 | 11 pp.
“Xanana” written by Louise Crowe. She looks at the life of the man now facing criminal charges of rebellion and the possession of illegal weapons. His trial attracted international attention. (Fall 1993)
Statement by Bill Hayden, MP - Leader of the Opposition (20/01/1978)
“Rejection of Fretilin Leader’s visa” written by Bill Hayden, MP (09/01/1978)
Remembering the Santa Cruz Massacre (12/11/1991) : “Message for heroic East Timorese People" by Mairead Maguire, Nobel Peace Laureate (09/11/1995)
This document includes various newspaper articles published by Australian newspaper companies between 1975 to 2000.
It contains:
“Parents at home plea” (1980) The Sun Terra
Cartoon from The West Australian about the massacre of the Timorese people (14/11/1991)
“Repressive regime in East Timor” in reply to Peter Hastings’ article, (27/04/1987)
“Tale behind East Timor fall” Sunday Territorian (3/05/1994)
A Cartoon by Wicking’s View with the setting: Garuda introducing more flights and a boarding passenger says to the flight attendant ’No, I don’t need a return ticket… I’m on the blacklist…’ (no date)
“Consulate open protest”by Frank Alcorta, Northern Territory News (16/06/1993)
“Indon call over rights” Northern Territory News, (14/06/1993)
"Presiden sampaikan penghargaan untuk ABN” (The President expressed his appreciation for ABN) Surya, (22.11.1992) | newspaper article in Indonesian
Drawing of two men, one from Australia and the one from Indonesia, about to shake hand over a text bubble with the money sign in it. The text below says “cultural understanding”.
“East Timorese want their conquerors out” The New York Times. (07/03/1993)
A cartoon with the title, ’Tombstone Territory’ by Wicking published in the Sunday Territorian, (27/06/1993)
“Fretilin back on air”, Northern Territory News, (27/05/1985) | 2 pp.
“Timor concern widens”, The Age (Melbourne), (25/11/1991)
A cartoon by Wicking’s View of the Indonesian Patrol Boats to visit with the Captain saying “Okay, same speech as usual… Don't shoot the locals”. (04/11/1992)
A cartoon by Wicking’s View of a Timor protester saying “I’ve been doing this [protesting] fro 19 years!” and an employee of the Australian government with their fingers in their ears replying “me too”. (no date)
A cartoon called “Tombstone Territory” by Wicking which depicts various countries with someone who is dead, East Timor is included. Sunday Territorian (17/11/1993)
A cartoon by Wicking’s View of an Australia-Indonesia Business Conference with East Timor on the outside of it. Northern Territory News, (29/10/1993)
“CM blasts Keating’s Asian approach”, Northern Territory News (21/06/1993)
The Hague: “21 to face war crimes tribunal” (15/04/1995)
“UN slams Dili killers’ jail terms” The Canberra Times (13/03/1993)
A cartoon by Wicking’s View of Perron: Asian Armies Can train Here with a soldier who shot a protester with the text bubble saying “Sorry… force of habit…” (14/03/1995)
A cartoon by Wicking’s View of a man tied to a pole saying ‘what about human rights’ and he is addressing three guns with the text bubble saying “we’re not human…” (28/02/1995) Northern Territory News
“Family sent home: Bali holiday bungle” Northern Territory News (05/01/1993)
“Timor trial now a slanging match” Northern Territory News (08/02/1995)
“Evans: We told Indons” Northern Territory News (08/02/1995)
“Democrats move to repeal Timor treaty” Democrats Newsletter (no date)
“Timor Gap treaty attacked” Northern Territory News (25/01/1995)
“Timor and pragmatism” Northern Territory News (19/06/1984)
“Peacemaker Evans does nothing for East Timorese” Vanguard (06/11/1991)
A cartoon by Wicking’s View entitled Australia, Indonesia to produce weapons? with a woman asking her husband, a soldier, ‘Hey! who’s been kissing your butt?’ (no date)
“$4950 costs awarded to three men” (09/09/1997)
“Farmer wins appeal on conviction” (13/05/1977)
“Timor medicine for Aboriginals” (16/04/1977)
“No recognition but we accept reality” The Age (Melbourne) (21/10/1976)
“Damage after boat seized, claims owner” Northern Territory News (25/11/1976)
“No regrets - Timor backer” The Advertiser (13/05/1977)
“Mission to Timor by Bernard Boucher” The Canberra Time (04/06/1977)
East Timor: A Call for Justice was the major publication of the Indonesia East Timor program (IETP), published to mark ten years of Indonesian occupation in East Timor, in the summer of 1985. It was published as an insert to the Nuclear Free Press Newsletter and also as a stand-alone tabloid. Main authors: Julia Morrigan, Derek Rasmussen
Section headings:
WE DONT HEAR MUCH ABOUT' INDONESIA'S SECRET WARS AGAINST THE PEOPLE OF EAST TIMOR AND WEST PAPUA WE HEAR EVEN LESS ABOUT CANADA'S COMPLICITY.
Some important section of addresses of Heads of delegations • Sardar Mohammad Naim, Afghanistan • Sayed Ismail El Azhari, Sudan • Prince Wan, Thailand • Fatin Rustu Zorlu, Turkey • Nguyen Van Thoai, State of Vietnam
