Territorial Autonomy: A possible solution of self-determination conflicts?

Conference “Autonomy for Papua – Opportunity or Illusion?”, 04-05.06.2003

by Hans-Joachim Heintze

History provides many examples of conflict situations where a disgruntled, territorially concentrated minority has demanded statehood on the basis of the right to self-determination.1 The typical reaction of the concerned State is the rejection of this claim, very often enforced by military power which in many cases results in a tragic and bloody war. This experience has led to increased debates about peaceful solutions of ... read more

Posted on 03:04 PM in Activities, Conference Autonomy for Papua, June 2003, democracy, joint studies and reports, Indonesia, Papua, Publications, Events
Tags: conflict resolution, Papua, special autonomy

(Deutsch) Indonesien: Panzer von Bord der ›Hoyerswerda‹

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(Deutsch) Deutsche Kriegsschiffe bei Militäroffensive in Aceh im Einsatz

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(Deutsch) UNICEF: 23.000 Kinder fliehen vor Kämpfen in Aceh – Menschenrechtler: Bevölkerung schutzlos

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(Deutsch) Menschenrechtler: Für Bevölkerung in Aceh gibt es keinerlei Schutz

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(Deutsch) Menschenrechtler gegen Rüstungshilfe für Indonesien

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(Deutsch) Indonesiens Militär hat Menschenrechtler im Visier

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(Deutsch) Jakartas Armee will Aceh-Rebellen »ausrotten«

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International Federation for East Timor urges UN Security Council to create International Tribunal for East Timor

Media Release, May, 20, 2003

For Immediate Release Contact: John M. Miller, +1-718-596-7668 (New York, USA) Charles Scheiner, +670-723-4335 (Dili, East Timor)

May 20, 2003 – On the first anniversary of the new country’s independence, the International Federation for East Timor (IFET) urged the UN Security Council to establish an international tribunal to try the masterminds of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in the territory from 1975 to 1999. In an open letter to council members, IFET called a tribunal ... read more

Posted on 06:29 PM in Joint Press Releases & Statements, Human Rights, Indonesia, East Timor, Publications, Transitional Justice
Tags: Indonesia, international tribunal, human rights, military, East Timor, referendum 1999, criminal prosecution, transitional justice, United Nations, crimes against humanity

(Deutsch) Indonesiens Armee greift in Aceh an

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