AP/Firdia Lisnawati

Thu, 13 Nov 2003 | Source: AP

AP/Firdia Lisnawati

SANTA CRUZ COMMEMORATION: East Timorese mourners lead a procession in the state capital of Dili to commemorate the Nov. 12, 1991 Santa Cruz massacre as they hold banners and posters demanding justice for victims and the country. Reports said that more than 200 East Timorese were gunned down by then Indonesian Armed Forces troops when they attempted to place wreaths on the grave of independent activist Sebatiao Gomes who was shot to death by troops while taking refuge in a church on Oct. 28, 1991. The procession took place on Wednesday.

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