Manhattan, NYC On Saturday, paramilitaries backed by the Indonesian military begun attacking civilians throughout Dili, East Timor's capital. A group of over 130 refugees camped in the yard of a pro-independence leader were attacked, and at least 13 killed.
Current reports indicate that the marauding death squads are stepping up their attacks.
On Wednesday, April 21, U.N. sponsored talks on the future of East Timor resume. We want to send the strongest possible message to Indonesia that its actions are what count. It must act now to disarm and disband the paramilitaries, withdraw its troops and allow a permanent United Nations presence into East Timor to prevent further atrocities and guarantee a fair and democratic vote by the East Timorese.