https://pressroom.prlog.org/etanmedia/ About East Timor and Indonesia Action Network - support human rights, justice and democracy in Indonesia & East Timor (Timor-Leste) https://www.prlog.org/12505107-rights-group-urges-obama-to-raise-west-papua-rights-with-indonesia-president.html The East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) today urged President Obama to forcefully urge Indonesia's President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo to end human rights violations. In a petition signed by nearly 1400 people, the U.S.Sun, 25 Oct 2015 20:12:11 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12220664-group-urges-pres-obama-to-put-human-rights-at-center-of-us-indonesia-relations-during-visit.html The East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) today urged President Obama to emphasize human rights and the rule of law in U.S.-Indonesia relations. The president is scheduled to travel to Indonesia this weekend.Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:21:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12130913-groups-urge-us-to-condemn-indonesian-attacks-on-peaceful-demonstrations-in-west-papua.html May 3, 2013 - The East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) and West Papua Advocacy Team (WPAT) strongly urge the U.S.Fri, 03 May 2013 16:54:48 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12020842-on-massacre-anniversary-etan-urges-un-and-us-to-act-for-justice-for-timor-leste.html East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) urges the UN, U.S., and other governments to fulfill promises of justice for the victims of Indonesia's illegal occupation of Timor-Leste on massacre anniversary.Sun, 11 Nov 2012 23:27:38 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11848829-timorese-generals-election-threats-undermine-democracy-rule-of-law.html The East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) is concerned by military threats to kill people who disrupt the electoral process in Timor-Leste.Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:33:28 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11732950-global-petition-urges-government-of-timor-leste-not-to-borrow.html A petition calling on the government of Timor-Leste "to keep the nation debt-free was delivered to the National Parliament. Parliament is currently debating the budget, which would authorize borrowingThu, 24 Nov 2011 13:11:40 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11721528-on-20th-anniversary-of-timor-massacre-rights-network-urges-justice.html On the 20th anniversary of the infamous massacre at Santa Cruz cemetery in Timor-Leste, the East Timor and Indonesia Action Network(ETAN) called for the US and other governments and the UN to commit to justice for the victims and their families.Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:17:59 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11710727-protest-to-reject-honoring-henry-kissinger-by-new-york-historical-society.html On Monday, November 7 (5:30 -7:30 pm), protesters will gexpress their outrage at the honoring or former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger by the New-York Historical Society.Sat, 29 Oct 2011 23:29:38 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11702420-indonesian-crackdown-on-papuan-congress-sparks-outrage.html A joint statement by TAPOL (UK), the West Papua Advocacy Team (WPAT, US) and East Timor Action Network (ETAN, US)Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:41:47 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11654425-groups-worldwide-urge-debt-free-timor-leste-not-to-borrow.html Pending loans could endanger Timor's futureFri, 09 Sep 2011 19:00:21 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11050193-etan-statement-on-president-obamas-visit-to-indonesia.html As President Obama departs to Asia and Indonesia, the East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) urge him to use the opportunity to build a relationship between the U.S. and Indonesia based on the promotion of human rights and the rule of law.Fri, 05 Nov 2010 19:52:08 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10811735-etan-condemns-us-plan-to-get-back-in-bed-with-indonesias-kopassus-killers.html The East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) today condemned the Obama administration's decision to resume engagement with Indonesia's notorious Kopassus special forces.Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:47:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10501519-wpat-and-etan-on-naming-of-senior-kopassus-officer-as-indonesia-military-commander-in-west-papua.html The West Papua Advocacy Team and East Timor & Indonesia Action Network are extremely troubled by the naming of a senior Special Forces (Kopassus) officer as regional commander in West Papua. Kopassus forces have a long and dark history in the region.Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:06:43 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10479458-indonesian-general-sjafrie-sjamsuddin-not-fit-for-civilian-defense-post.html The appointment of Lieutenant General Sjafrie Sjamsuddin as Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Defense undermines human rights accountability and civilian control of the military, said the East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN).Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:59:32 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10458872-statement-on-killing-of-papuan-leader-kelly-kwalik-by-indonesian-police.html The December 16 killing of pro-Papuan independence leader Kelly Kwalik by Indonesian police is likely to seriously undermine Papuan efforts to begin an internationally-mediated dialogue with the Indonesian government.Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:17:19 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10406859-us-congressmembers-call-on-indonesian-president-to-establish-dialogue-with-west-papua.html Two key congressional chairs sent a letter to Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono today calling on him to create an internationally-mediated commission to establish a dialogue between the gov't of Indonesia and the leaders of West Papua.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:17:27 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10361875-antiwar-groups-demand-end-to-afghan-war-demonstrate-at-white-house.html As the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan begins its ninth year, national anti-war groups join together for a day of nonviolent direct action on Monday, October 5 at the White House.Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:01:57 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10307610-solidarity-movements-to-celebrate-tenth-anniversary-of-timor-referendum.html Timorese and International Activists will gather in Dili to reflect on the past and plan for the futureWed, 12 Aug 2009 03:04:55 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10307041-us-activists-to-gather-in-timorleste-for-anniversary-of-historic-independence-vote.html Members of the U.S.-based East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) will gather in Timor-Leste later this month to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the country's historic vote for independence.Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:08:08 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10290501-us-groups-oppose-training-of-indonesias-notorious-kopassus-special-forces.html More than 50 U.S. organizations today urged the U.S. government to "strictly prohibit any U.S. cooperation with or assistance to the Indonesian Special Forces (Kopassus).Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:55:01 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10289651-impunity-at-the-freeport-gold-copper-mine-will-indonesian-security-forces-get-away-with-it-again.html Amidst an ongoing shooting spree at the Freeport McMoRan mining concession in Timika, Indonesian officials and the international community must act to ensure that the people of West Papua are not victimized.Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:18 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10272251-joint-statement-on-rights-accountability-in-the-runup-to-the-indonesian-presidential-elections.html As Indonesia prepares for its 2nd direct presidential election, ETAN and Kontras urge the Indonesia and the international community to highlight past human rights violations and to push the next Indonesian administration to end impunity.Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:15:25 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10264180-wpat-concerns-about-security-sweep-in-puncak-jaya-west-papua.html Disturbing information has reached WPATof a very serious situation now transpiring in Puncak Jaya, West Papua. A "sweep operation,' reportedly carried out by Indonesia's mobilized police has killed several Papuans and led to the death of others.Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:19:18 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10225045-groups-urge-meaningful-pressure-on-jakarta-for-papuan-rights.html U.S. organizations concerned about human rights in West Papua today urged the U.S. government "to apply meaningful pressure on the Indonesian government and its security forces... to address long-standing Papuan concerns and grievances."Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:29:17 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10215102-groups-urge-us-action-on-west-papua-rights-as-security-situation-deteriorates.html Human rights organizations have written Congress urging U.S. government and Congress to investigate and act on the continued violations of human rights in West Papua.Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:18:20 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10211231-statement-by-the-east-timor-indonesia-action-networkon-the-anniversary-of-the-liquia-mas.html On the 10th anniversary of the massacre in Liquiça, ETAN urges the international community to finally respond to the demand for justice of the victims of this and other horrific crimes committed during the Indonesian occupation of East Timor.Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:17:11 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10172404-rights-group-urges-dropping-of-defamation-charges-against-timorese-editor.html The East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) called on Timor-Leste's (East Timor's) prosecutor-general to drop criminal defamation charges against the local weekly Tempo Semanal and its editor, Jose Belo.Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:41:40 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10165075-anti-torture-activists-to-call-on-obama-to-close-guantanamo.html Anti-Torture Activists to Fast and Rally Sunday to Call on Obama to Close Guantanamo and Ban Torture ImmediatelyFri, 09 Jan 2009 14:52:26 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10164121-adm-blair-poor-choice-as-director-of-national-intelligence-says-rights-group.html Blair’s history with Indonesia and East Timor raises questions about likely nominee. The East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) called Adm. Dennis Blair “a poor choice for intelligence director."Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:46:19 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10152086-etan-opposes-adm-blair-as-director-of-national-intelligence.html East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) Urges President-elect Obama Not to Appoint Adm. Blair Director of National IntelligenceMon, 08 Dec 2008 12:21:58 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10135265-where-the-us-presidential-candidates-stand-on-indonesia-and-east-timor.html The East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) is non-partisan. Below we summarize the positions and history of a number of U.S. presidential candidates on some issues of concern to ETAN as they relate to Indonesia and East Timor (Timor-Leste).Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:40:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10093885-etan-urges-new-rights-commissioner-to-advocate-for-justice-for-east-timorese-victims.html ETAN Congratulates Judge Pillay on Nomination to UN Human Rights Post; Urges Her to Vigorously Advocate for Justice for East Timorese VictimsFri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:43 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10089074-etan-renews-call-for-meaningful-justice-for-victims-of-indonesian-occupation.html The report of the Commission of Truth and Friendship (CTF) does little to advance accountability for the many crimes committed by Indonesia in Timor-Leste, ETAN said. The report, is scheduled to be handed over on Tuesday.Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:27:32 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10088169-etan-urges-respect-for-right-to-protest-in-timor-leste.html The East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) is deeply disturbed by heavy-handed police actions -- including the use of tear gas and large numbers of arrests -- against nonviolent student demonstrators in Dili this week.Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:28:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10080566-rights-group-protests-promotion-of-new-indonesia-kopassus-commander.html The East Timor & Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) said the promotion of General Pramono Edhie Wibowo to Kopassus chief, Indonesia’s notorious Special Forces, the latest example of Indonesia’s failure to deal with its military’s sordid past.Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:31:23 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10047632-accountability-for-suharto-crimes-must-not-die-with-him.html Indonesia's former dictator General Suharto has died in bed and not in jail, escaping justice for his numerous crimes in East Timor and throughout the Indonesian archipelago. Those who acted on his orders must be held accountable.Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:11:44 GMT