Mary Robinson, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, visited the site of the mass killing of the East Timorese people and the local residents called for the establishment of a special tribunal to prosecute those responsible for the massacres. Today, Ms. Robinson paid tribute to the victims of the incident by laying flowers at the Ave Maria Church, the site where 27 people were killed in 1999, including 3 priests. According to the Associated Press, Ms. Robinson criticized the Indonesian government for its failure to deliver justice. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees also criticized Jakarta for its handling of human rights cases in East Timor, a former Indonesian colony, and stated that she would share her concerns with the United Nations Security Council.
Mary Robinson's Visit to the Site of the Massacre of the East Timorese People - 2002-08-25
Mary Robinson, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, visited the site of a 1999 massacre in East Timor, honoring victims and calling for a special tribunal to prosecute the perpetrators. She criticized the Indonesian government for failing to ensure justice and plans to raise these concerns with the UN Security Council.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Mary Robinson visited the site of a massacre in East Timor, honoring the victims and calling for a tribunal to prosecute those responsible. She criticized the Indonesian government for not delivering justice for the victims.
- The massacre occurred in 1999, resulting in the deaths of 27 people, including 3 priests.
- Robinson plans to raise her concerns about human rights violations with the UN Security Council.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
East Timor experienced significant violence and human rights abuses during its struggle for independence from Indonesia, making calls for justice a critical issue.
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