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"Mr President, the situation in East Timor may have taken a turn for the better thanks to the change of power in Indonesia and thanks to the arrival of the peacekeeping force, but for the ordinary citizen in East Timor and also for the refugees still in West Timor, the situation is still very alarming indeed. This may not apply to the political situation – indeed, East Timor’s independence is now being respected – but it very much applies to the humanitarian and judicial situation, for which a solution has not been found in any shape or form.
Although the UNHCR are making every effort to bring the people back, there is a great deal of opposition. UNAMET are trying their utmost to protect the people but the militia groups are still active. What is really required is a swift international inquiry into the past events, an international tribunal to administer justice and, in particular, to punish the killers.
What is also required, is aid for the reconstruction. This is needed quickly as the rainy season is on its way. Exactly how much money has the Commission earmarked for this situation? Mr President, as we are on the subject of Indonesia and dramatic events there, could I also receive feedback on what was laid down by resolution in early October, namely that the situation on the Moluccas is also becoming untenable. This area too is having to deal with 70,000 refugees, 500 killed and a judicial system invariably staffed by militia groups. We have asked for help and we have not really had any reaction to this.
Mr President, the Indonesian government appears to be sensitive to international criticism. I therefore welcome the fact that both the Commission and this Parliament are taking action in respect of Indonesia. It would be a good idea for the Commission to pay a visit there to have a look and talk to everyone. I also agree with what has just been said, namely that a delegation of the European Parliament should also go and visit East Timor once again, and maybe the Moluccas too, to gain an insight into the events in these areas. At any rate, this item should not be taken off the agenda for a long while, because the people over there are still going through a very tough time."@en1
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