Former Militia Leader Asks Supporters 'Not To Panic

In the Indonesian media, Eurico Guterres is quoted as having reportedly told supporters in Kupang and Atambua not to 'panic' over his confirmed sentence - he is ready to face justice though it is unjust as he did not 'create' the conflict and that it his will not end the ET issue.

He is understood to have traveled from Kupang to Atambua yesterday to meet with supporters and also the Bishop of Atambua for spiritual guidance. It is reported he will return to Jakarta to be arrested as it is the wish of the State. Former PPI (national umbrella militia group) militia, however, are reportedly rejecting
his return to Jakarta according to the Indonesian media. (TP/Indonesia Media)

CTF Commissioners from Indonesian and Timor-Leste held a meeting with SRSG Sukehiro Hasegawa. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Indonesian Co-Chairman, Benjamin Mangkudilaga stated that the SRSG was very appreciative and that the International Community awaits for Commission's results. Meanwhile SRSG Hasegawa told journalists that "UNOTIL is very much interested in how they carry out, and of course the International Community is also very much interested in their outcomes. Now, they'd like to know how they'll go about, which will meet the International standard. And this is the discussion we had. Of course, we'd like to ensure that no amnesty is given to those who have committed crimes against humanity and genocide. Of course, this principle should be maintained, but at the same time it is very important that 'truth seeking' exercise be carried out. So we are very much interested in that and we will continue to have dialogue with them."CTF Commissioners from Indonesian and Timor-Leste held a meeting with SRSG Sukehiro Hasegawa. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Indonesian Co-Chairman, Benjamin Mangkudilaga stated that the SRSG was very appreciative and that the International Community awaits for Commission's results. Meanwhile SRSG Hasegawa told journalists that "UNOTIL is very much interested in how they carry out, and of course the International Community is also very much interested in their outcomes. Now, they'd like to know how they'll go about, which will meet the International standard. And this is the discussion we had. Of course, we'd like to ensure that no amnesty is given to those who have committed crimes against humanity and genocide. Of course, this principle should be maintained,
but at the same time it is very important that 'truth seeking' exercise be carried out. So we are very much interested in that and we will continue to have dialogue with them." CTF Commissioners from Indonesian and Timor-Leste held a meeting with SRSG Sukehiro Hasegawa. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Indonesian Co-Chairman, Benjamin Mangkudilaga stated that the SRSG was very appreciative and that the International Community awaits for Commission's results. Meanwhile SRSG Hasegawa told journalists that "UNOTIL is very much interested in how they carry out, and of course the International Community is also very much interested in their outcomes. Now, they'd like to know how they'll go about, which will meet the International standard. And this is the discussion we had. Of course, we'd like to ensure that no amnesty is given to those who have committed crimes against humanity and genocide. Of course, this principle should be maintained, but at the same time it is very important that 'truth seeking' exercise be carried out. So we are very much interested in that and we will continue to have dialogue with them."

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