The East Timor Action Network ETAN - Latest News [Page 2]
Indonesian General Not Fit For Defense Post
Monday, 11 January 2010, 11:26 am | The East Timor Action Network ETAN
The appointment of Lieutenant General Sjafrie Sjamsuddin as Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Defense undermines human rights accountability and civilian control of the military, said the East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN). More >>
Dear friend and supporter of ETAN,
Friday, 11 December 2009, 2:34 pm | The East Timor Action Network ETAN
I have long admired the East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN), a clear, effective, and very much needed voice in support of justice, human rights, and accountability. ETAN is the only U.S. group to focus solely on both East Timor and Indonesia, and ... More >>
State Department's "Background Notes" on Indonesia
Tuesday, 8 December 2009, 11:29 am | The East Timor Action Network ETAN
The U.S. Department of State in October published the latest in its series of "Background Notes" regarding Indonesia. ( http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2748.htm ) The periodic series provides a useful overview of the history, culture, geography, economy, government ... More >>
Indonesia And NZ To Step Up Bilateral Relations
Tuesday, 17 November 2009, 11:59 am | The East Timor Action Network ETAN
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and New Zealand Prime Minister John Key held a bilateral meeting in Singapore on Saturday morning to step up already good relations between the two countries. More >>
Papuan leader wants dialalogue
Tuesday, 17 November 2009, 11:57 am | The East Timor Action Network ETAN
Responding to a recent letter from two US Congressmen, Eni Faleomavaega and Donald Payne, to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono calling on the President to initiate a dialogue between Papuan leaders and the Indonesian government with international ... More >>
ETAN: Bambang Must Speak with West Papua Leaders
Tuesday, 10 November 2009, 4:24 pm | The East Timor Action Network ETAN
The Chairman of the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and the Global Environment, Rep. Eni Faleomavaega, along with the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health, Rep. Donald Payne sent a joint letter [www.etan.org/etanpdf/2009/SBY%20letter%2011.07.09.pdf] ... More >>
ETAN to Gather in Timor-Leste for Anniversary
Wednesday, 12 August 2009, 12:24 pm | The East Timor Action Network ETAN
August 12 - Members of the U.S.-based East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) will gather in Timor-Leste later this month to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the country's historic vote for independence. More >>
East Timorese Deserve Justice!
Sunday, 5 April 2009, 11:15 am | The East Timor Action Network ETAN
Statement by the East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) on the Anniversary of the Liquiça Massacre More >>
Blair Poor Choice as Director of Intelligence
Thursday, 8 January 2009, 12:21 pm | The East Timor Action Network ETAN
January 7 - The East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) called Adm. Dennis Blair "a poor choice for intelligence director." The group urged President-elect Obama to reconsider the nomination, and make a break from past policies that have ... More >>
ETAN Urges Obama Against Appointment Of Blair
Saturday, 6 December 2008, 11:04 am | The East Timor Action Network ETAN
December 5 - "President-elect Barack Obama's rumored selection of Admiral Dennis C. Blair for Director of National Intelligence is unacceptable," the East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) said today. More >>
East Timor: NGO Statement On CTF Report Handover
Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 8:02 pm | The East Timor Action Network ETAN
Those who committed crimes against humanity throughout Indonesia's invasion and occupation of Timor-Leste must be identified and prosecuted, for the sake of justice for past victims in Timor-Leste and for a future in which human rights are respected in Indonesia. More >>
ETAN Protests Promotion of New Kopassus Commander
Saturday, 14 June 2008, 12:38 am | The East Timor Action Network ETAN
The East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) today said the promotion of Brigadier General Pramono Edhie Wibowo to chief of Kopassus, Indonesia’s notorious Special Forces unit, the latest example of Indonesia’s failure to deal with its ... More >>
United States should support justice - ETAN
Saturday, 5 April 2008, 12:15 am | The East Timor Action Network ETAN
April 4 - U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs Christopher Hill has reportedly stated that whatever the joint Indonesia-Timor-Leste Commission on Truth and Friendship (CTF) reports is "good enough" for the U.S. government. More >>
Attacks On President & PM Of E. Timor Condemned
Tuesday, 12 February 2008, 7:56 am | The East Timor Action Network ETAN
The people of Timor-Leste have experienced far too much violence throughout their history. The pursuit of political goals through violence is unacceptable and must be rejected. We urge that all reactions to these events be peaceful. More >>
Military Assistance & Rights In Indonesia, E Timor
Wednesday, 19 December 2007, 11:05 am | The East Timor Action Network ETAN
ETAN Statement on provisions related to military assistance to Indonesia and human rights in Indonesia and East Timor in the FY2008 Consolidated Appropriations bill (HR 2764). More >>
Indonesia: Remove indicted colonel from West Papua
Friday, 29 June 2007, 11:21 am | The East Timor Action Network ETAN
28 June 2007 – The presence in Papua of a senior Indonesian army officer indicted on crimes against humanity charges in East Timor (now Timor-Leste) endangers human rights defenders and political activists and is a sign of the Indonesian government’s ... More >>
Joint Military Exercise with U.S.
Thursday, 26 April 2007, 2:31 pm | The East Timor Action Network ETAN
April 26, 2007 - The East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) today condemned the participation of Indonesian Major General Noer Muis in a joint U.S.-Indonesia military exercise this week. General Muis has been indicted for crimes against humanity ... More >>
Groups Urge Bush Not to Offer Military Assistance
Sunday, 19 November 2006, 1:07 pm | The East Timor Action Network ETAN
November 18 - A wide range of U.S. organizations have urged President Bush "to refrain from promising any military assistance to Indonesia's armed forces" on his upcoming visit to Indonesia. More >>
Rights Network Calls for Justice
Sunday, 12 November 2006, 2:20 pm | The East Timor Action Network ETAN
November 12, 2006 - On the fifteenth anniversary of the infamous massacre at Santa Cruz cemetery in Timor-Leste, the East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) called for justice for its victims and their families, as well as the many others ... More >>
Congress Urged Restrict Aid to Indonesian Military
Saturday, 20 May 2006, 8:07 pm | The East Timor Action Network ETAN
Human rights, religious and other organizations today urged a key congressional subcommittee to reinstate restrictions on U.S. military assistance to Indonesia as the best way "to influence positive change in Indonesia and to encourage justice for the ... More >>