East Timor, a case of management

East Timor, a case of management

From Neraca

In the context of the visit of UN Secretary General envoy for
East Timor, Jamesheed Marker, I need to clarify that the East
Timor problem is not one of integration but of management. The
integration of East Timor into Indonesia is finished. This is an
undeniable historical fact that does not need to be questioned
anymore.

Portugal's objections reflect a colonial attitude. Colonial
repression of the East Timor people during four centuries is a
political crime carried out by Portugal. That is a human tragedy
that should not be forgotten by the East Timorese from generation
to generation.

The cowardly action of Portugal -- who abandoned East Timor in
the era of upheavals (1973 to 1974) -- is another fact of their
irresponsible actions.

In my opinion, there is mismanagement in the development of
East Timor, especially from the sociocultural aspect.

There should be a special concept for the development of East
Timor. This matter should be studied in cooperation with East
Timor figures.

AGUS MIFTACH

BLHI Board

Jakarta