IFET-OP applauds massive turn-out at UN voting process, condems Indonesian-backed militia violence and calls for UN peacekeepers

Dili, 02. September 1999

IFET-OP, the largest international observer group in East Timor, reported today that the UNAMET administered voting process in a “free and fair” manner, but has serious concerns about the environment in which the consultation has taken place. IFET-OP observers visited 135 out of 200 polling centers. IFET-OP congratulated UNAMET for administering the registration, political campaign, and voting phases of the consultation process with such care and professionalism, especially the local staff who have faced ... read more

Posted on 08:38 AM in Joint Press Releases & Statements, Human Rights, Human Rights, Indonesia, East Timor, Publications
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(Deutsch) Jakarta bezeichnet Volksabstimmung als fair

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Posted on 11:23 AM in Human Rights, East Timor, Publications, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
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(Deutsch) Milizen halten 150 Beobachter in Osttimor fest

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Posted on 10:40 AM in Human Rights, East Timor, Publications, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
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(Deutsch) Milizen in Osttimor attackieren UN-Gebäude

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Posted on 10:15 AM in Human Rights, East Timor, Publications, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
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IFET-OP Warns of ominous signs of renewed paramilitary violence in aftermath of vote

01 September 1999

International Federation for East Timor Observer Project (IFET-OP) CONTACT in DILI Tel: 62-390-321969 Fax: 62-390-321264 ifet@dili.wasantara.net.id

Media Release

Dili, East Timor, 1 September 1999, 5:30 PM – The appearance of roadblocks maintained by armed militia members, and intensifying paramilitary intimidation and violence in the two days following East Timors historic vote is a worrisome sign, reports the International Federation of East Timor Observer Project (IFET-OP). IFET-OP is the largest international observer mission ... read more

Posted on 08:47 AM in Joint Press Releases & Statements, Human Rights, Human Rights, Indonesia, East Timor, Publications
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(Deutsch) Osttimor: Behinderungen von Beobachtern nach der Wahl

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Posted on 09:32 AM in Human Rights, East Timor, Publications, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
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(Deutsch) Deutscher Wahlbeobachter: Lage in Osttimor spitzt sich wieder zu

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Posted on 09:19 AM in Human Rights, East Timor, Publications, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
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Greater Pressure needed to protect East Timorese People and assure peaceful Consultation process

31. August 1999

Statement by International Federation for East Timor Observer Project

Although Mondays balloting was largely free of violence and intimidation, IFET-OP sees that day as more the exception than the rule. Ongoing attention and pressure from the international community is required if the consultation process in East Timor is to conclude freely and peacefully.

On Consultation Day, more than 95% of East Timors registered voters went to the polls, vividly demonstrating their commitment and ... read more

Posted on 08:09 AM in Joint Press Releases & Statements, Human Rights, Human Rights, Indonesia, East Timor, Publications
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(Deutsch) Hohe Beteiligung bei Referendum in Osttimor

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Posted on 02:04 AM in Human Rights, East Timor, Publications, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
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(Deutsch) Ost-Timor: Trotz Einschüchterung sehr hohe Wahlbeteiligung

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Posted on 09:49 AM in Human Rights, East Timor, Publications, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
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