Saudara-saudara Permias, Disampaikan press release mengenai pengungsi Timtim di NTT dan wilayah lainnya. Untuk data lengkapnya (termasuk tabel jumlah pengungsi dan lokasi) silakan click dibawah ini. Salam Mahendra http://www.washington.kbri.org/releases/press/refugee.htm Post-Popular Consultation Management of East Timor Refugees October 15, 1999 Following the Popular Consultation in East Timor on August 30, 1999 and the announcement of the results on September 4, 1999, in which the majority of East Timorese opted for independence, the situation in East Timor has rapidly deteriorated. For fear of their safety, people left their homes and take refuge to the hills in East Timor, as well as, fled to other areas in Indonesia. Since the beginning of September 1999, the Indonesian Government, in particular the Provincial Government of East Nusatenggara (NTT) has taken in approximately 250,000 refugees, especially in West Timor. This staggering number of refugees, well beyond any prediction, has put a strain on the resources and capability of the local Government of NTT in dealing with humanitarian assistance of this magnitude. In this light, the Government of Indonesia has enacted a concerted effort between government institutions/departments under the administration of the Coordinating Minister for People’s Welfare to enhance management of refugees. The humanitarian effort is aimed at improving the living conditions of refugees in temporary resettlements, such as camp quarters, sports centers, city halls, and other public facilities, as well as overseeing other essential needs, including repatriation. In carrying out this humanitarian effort, the Indonesian government is in need of supplies of food and medicine, to meet some of the difficulties in the repatriation process. Cooperation with international organizations is, therefore, enhanced mainly with World Food Programme for food supplies, and with UNDP, UNHCR, and ICRC to overcome difficulties with regard to repatriation and health problems. Along with these international organizations, the European Communities, and other countries have monitored these efforts and worked closely together with the Indonesian Government in providing necessary assistance. The Department of Social Affairs has recruited a thousand volunteers, consisting of students, non-governmental organizations and teachers in the NTT province, and is in the process of recruiting a thousand more volunteers to manage the refugee problem and facilitate repatriation. Surveys and briefings to facilitate repatriation are conducted based on three options : 1) return to East Timor, 2) stay temporarily in Indonesia, or 3) stay permanently in Indonesia, to ensure that the refugees have full freedom in making their own decisions. On October 7, 1999, the Indonesian Government signed an MOU with UNCHR and UNDP on cooperation with regard to management of East Timorese refugees and repatriation. UNHCR emphasized on the importance of full access to the refugees, voluntary-based repatriation, and security condition to enable repatriation. The Indonesian Red Cross and UNHCR worked together in preparing the repatriation, and the process has already started on October 8, 1999.Title: New Page
Post-Popular Consultation Managementof East Timor RefugeesOctober 15, 1999 Following the Popular Consultation in East Timor on August 30, 1999 and the announcement of the results on September 4, 1999, in which the majority of East Timorese opted for independence, the situation in East Timor has rapidly deteriorated. For fear of their safety, people left their homes and take refuge to the hills in East Timor, as well as, fled to other areas in Indonesia. Since the beginning of September 1999, the Indonesian Government, in particular the Provincial Government of East Nusatenggara (NTT) has taken in approximately 250,000 refugees, especially in West Timor. This staggering number of refugees, well beyond any prediction, has put a strain on the resources and capability of the local Government of NTT in dealing with humanitarian assistance of this magnitude. In this light, the Government of Indonesia has enacted a concerted effort between government institutions/departments under the administration of the Coordinating Minister for Peoples Welfare to enhance management of refugees. The humanitarian effort is aimed at improving the living conditions of refugees in temporary resettlements, such as camp quarters, sports centers, city halls, and other public facilities, as well as overseeing other essential needs, including repatriation. In carrying out this humanitarian effort, the Indonesian government is in need of supplies of food and medicine, to meet some of the difficulties in the repatriation process. Cooperation with international organizations is, therefore, enhanced mainly with World Food Programme for food supplies, and with UNDP, UNHCR, and ICRC to overcome difficulties with regard to repatriation and health problems. Along with these international organizations, the European Communities, and other countries have monitored these efforts and worked closely together with the Indonesian Government in providing necessary assistance. The Department of Social Affairs has recruited a thousand volunteers, consisting of students, non-governmental organizations and teachers in the NTT province, and is in the process of recruiting a thousand more volunteers to manage the refugee problem and facilitate repatriation. Surveys and briefings to facilitate repatriation are conducted based on three options : 1) return to East Timor, 2) stay temporarily in Indonesia, or 3) stay permanently in Indonesia, to ensure that the refugees have full freedom in making their own decisions. On October 7, 1999, the Indonesian Government signed an MOU with UNCHR and UNDP on cooperation with regard to management of East Timorese refugees and repatriation. UNHCR emphasized on the importance of full access to the refugees, voluntary-based repatriation, and security condition to enable repatriation. The Indonesian Red Cross and UNHCR worked together in preparing the repatriation, and the process has already started on October 8, 1999. |
TABLE A.
- NUMBER OF EAST TIMORESE REFUGEES
- IN THE PROVINCE OF EAST NUSATENGGARA
- As of October 12, 1999
NO. |
DESTINATION (DISTRICT OR KABUPATEN) |
AS OF OKTOBER 12, 1999 |
|
FAMILY UNIT |
PERSONS |
||
District of Belu | 29.409 |
145.922 |
|
District of North Central Timor | 9.451 |
43.412 |
|
District of South Central Timor | 1.146 |
5.916 |
|
District of Kupang | 4.330 |
23.705 |
|
Municipal of Kupang | 4.330 |
23.705 |
|
District of Alor | 701 |
2.886 |
|
District of East Flores | 100 |
884 |
|
District of Sikka | 191 |
1.044 |
|
District of Ende | 514 |
2.117 |
|
District of Manggarai | 169 |
862 |
|
District of Ngada | 93 |
430 |
|
TOTAL | 54.415 |
268.683 |
Source : Posko Satkorlak PB Nusa Tenggara Timur
TABLE B.
- NUMBER OF EAST TIMORESE REFUGEES
- IN OTHER PROVINCES
- Total of refugees as of October 12, 1999
- including civil servants, TNI (military) and Police (POLRI)
NO. |
DESTINATION |
TOTAL |
1. | Bali | 2.794 |
2. | Jawa | 4.539 |
3. | Sumatra | 1.154 |
4. | Kalimantan | 256 |
5. | Sulawesi | 3.147 |
6. | West Nusatenggara | 1.678 |
7. | Maluku | 357 |
8. | Irian Jaya | 495 |
9. | Cities in East Nusatenggara | 2.928 |
TOTAL | 17.348 |
Source : SATKORLAK PB NTT
TABLE C.
REFUGEES REPATRIATED TO DILI, EAST TIMOR
1. | 8 October 1999 | 31 family units | 173 persons |
2. | 9 October 1999 | 40 family units | 195 persons |
3. | 11 October 1999 | 50 family units | 292 persons |
TOTAL | 121 family units | 660 persons |