RI seeks E. Timor clarification

RI seeks E. Timor clarification

JAKARTA: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs seeks a clarification
on East Timor's call for an international tribunal against
Indonesian Military (TNI) officials for human rights abuses.

Foreign minister Hassan Wirayuda said on Monday that his
officials had met with the East Timorese charge d'affairs for an
explanation.

"The East Timorese official said he would confirm the reports
with Dili and we'll wait for further information," he said.

East Timorese Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri said last week that
he was not satisfied with the ongoing ad hoc human rights
tribunal against TNI personnel allegedly involved in the 1999
East Timor massacre and would thus call for an international
tribunal.

Jakarta said the statement was "a concern", as it was contrary
to both countries' stance in developing bilateral relations.

Hassan said his office would wait for a reply before following
up with the matter. -- JP