In 1987, then Portuguese Prime Minister Anibal Cavaco Silva accused Indonesia of abusing the "most elementary human rights" in East Timor and of preparing to rig upcoming elections in East Timor.
Tahun 1987, Perdana Menteri Portugal Anibal Cavaco Silva menuduh Indonesia melakukan pelanggaran "hak asasi manusia paling dasar" di Timor Leste dan berencana menyabotase pemilihan umum di Timor Leste.