The Indonesian legislature has ratified the East Timorese independence vote. This in essence means that East Timor is officially an independent state. However, that is not the end and much needs to be done regarding the safety of refugees, the prosecution of rights violators and the end to military support of the anti-independence militia. The Indonesian forces planned and supported the violent anti-independence militia in East Timor. In time we hope to see a better standard in human rights .
Most people get their view of the world from mainstream media.
It is, therefore, important that mainstream media be objective and present accurate representations of what goes on around the world. Citizens need that to make informed decisions. However, it affects the livelihood of many people in over 70 ACP nations . However, it has not been easy for the general public to be involved in the debate from the beginning. A review based on years of research also suggests that the public are generally more aware of the issue and should be more involved in the decision-making processes regarding food and biotechnology.