Date sent: Thu, 9 Sep 1999 22:44:33 +0930
Campaign for an Independent East Timor (S.A.) Inc.
(Member of the International Federation for a Free East Timor, Australian
Coalition for a Free East Timor and the East Timor Relief Association,
Affiliated to the Australian East Timor Network)
first floor, Torrens House
220 Victoria Square,
ADELAIDE
Bob Hanney (Secretary):61 8 8344 3511 SOUTH AUSTRALIA 5000
9 September 1999
ACTION TO SUPPORT EAST TIMOR
The cold blooded murder of nuns and priests by the Indonesian military is
an indication that the butchery has become more discriminate. So far, the
military and the militias have not murdered priests and nuns.
It is important to recognise that the militias largely comprise Indonesians
from West Timor, Flores and Java along with quisling or intimidated East
Timorese. They have always been directed by Indonesian army and/or security
personnel.
These killings indicate that Wiranto has taken over the Jakarta leadership
and that indiscriminate slaughter, slash and burn policy has been
unleashed. Habibie is isolated and will be toppled. We may also see similar
action taken against those courageous Indonesians in independent unions and
the People's Democratic Party who are publicly calling for support for the
East Timorese in Indonesia itself.
Rallies held so far in Adelaide this week have attracted large numbers of
people who are horrified at the slaughter occurring in East Timor, are
feeling compassion for the Timorese. They want the UN, the Australian and
other governments to take decisive action to stop the carnage.
ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE:
* a total boycott of all Indonesian goods and services and especially
Garuda
* a total boycott of Australian companies that continue to do business with
Indonesia
* report any businesses that you know are still dealing with Indonesia to
the Campaign and your friends
* contact state senators and local politicians to demand:
- a peace keeping force to be sent to East Timor immediately
- stop all military cooperation and aid with Indonesia immediately
- reverse Australia's recognition of Indonesia's sovereignty
over East Timor
- a formal apology to the people of East Timor for Australia's
25 years of betrayal
- a formal, long overdue thank you for the help given by East Timor
to Australia during World War 2
* attend the Vigil Against Genocide in East Timor on the steps of
Parliament House organised by an ad hoc East Timor Action Coalition
starting 10 September
RALLIES AND OTHER EVENTS
FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 1999
7.30 am Rally, International Airport, Adelaide
A Garuda Airlines flight is coming to Adelaide from Melbourne. A number of
people want to go to encourage staff not to process the luggage and
passengers.
12.30pm Prayer Service
Lawns alongside western side of St Francis Xavier Cathedral
Wakefield St opposite Victoria Square
( organised by Adelaide's Catholic Justice and Peace Commission)
Father John Herd, a Catholic priest from Mount Gambier who has recently
returned from East Timor, will lead the service.
2pm High School Students' Walkout Rally
Victoria Square, Adelaide
(organised by Resistance)
SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 1999
12.30 pm Rally, cnr Gawler & Rundle Mall
(organised by Action in Solidarity with Indonesia & East Timor)
SUNDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 1999
11 am
Mass with the East Timorese Catholic Community
St Joseph's Catholic Church, South Road, Kurralta Park
5.45pm
Solidarity Mass for East Timor
(organised by the Romero Group)
Holy Cross Catholic Church, Goodwood Rd, Goodwood
TUESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 1999
4.30 pm Rally, Parliament House steps, North Tce
(organised by the Campaign for an Independent East Timor,
unions, church, human rights and community organisations)
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