Statements on Suharto Resignation

[Wojtek Sokolowski]

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>From: "John M. Miller" <fbp at igc.apc.org>
>Subject: Statements on Suharto Resignation
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>STATEMENT BY EAST TIMOR ACTION NETWORK
>May 20, 1998
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>The resignation of President Suharto is an important step toward bringing
>democracy to Indonesia. It is also an important step for East Timor. Real
>freedom for East Timor is more possible now that the architect of its
>illegal invasion and occupation has been driven office by the Indonesian
>people.
>
>However, a change of the figurehead at the top, does not necessarily mean a
>government that respects human rights in Indonesia or East Timor. Nor does
>it guarantee a reduction or the elimination of the dominant role of the
>Indonesian military. In fact, the weak presidency of Habibie could be a fig
>leaf over a military-run government, and democracy is not yet achieved.
>
>We hope that a democratic government in Indonesia will respect the
>aspirations of the people of East Timor to choose their own government and
>political status.
>
>The East Timor Action Network believes that no weapons, ammunition, spare
>parts or military training should be provided to Indonesia so long as there
>is repression of political freedoms and human rights and until arrangements
>have been made for a UN-supervised referendum on self-determination in East
>Timor. 
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>Here's another statement, from Constancio Pinto, who represents
>the East Timorese resistance in the U.S.
>
>Subject: Resignation of President Suharto 
>
>I welcome Mr. Suharto's resignation. However, it does not mean that the
>Indonesian people have achieved democracy in Indonesia. It is still
>important for the people of Indonesia to continue to demand a free and
>fair election of their leaders. A democratic government will be the one
>that observes the rule of law and Democracy and will be open to discuss the
> future of East-Timor with East Timorese political leaders under the
>auspices of the United Nations.
>
>Constancio Pinto
>Providence, RI
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>John M. Miller         Internet: etan-outreach at igc.apc.org
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