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August 30 marks the five-year anniversary of the independence referendum in East Timor. This referendum saw the East Timorese strongly voice their desire for liberty from Indonesia. Throughout the 24-year occupation of East Timor by Indonesia, the East Timorese suffered a great deal with nearly a third of their population killed, about 200,000 people in all.
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Convictions overturned by Indonesian Appeals Court
Indonesia's overturning of convictions of those found guilty of crimes against humanity in East Timor means no Indonesian security officials will face jail for the 1999 violence which left more than 1,000 people dead. BBC
No war crimes tribunal, please
East Timor's Foreign Minister, Jose Ramos Horta, has asked other nations not to push for a U.N tribunal for Indonesian forces accused of abuses the 1999 vote for independence. The Minister says his nation is heavily dependent on political stability with neighbouring Indonesia. JSMP
East Timor and Australia closer to resolving Timor Sea dispute
A deal may finally be struck between East Timor and Australia which will see the newly independent country receive extra revenue. Go Asia Pacific
Disgruntled war veterans warn of instability
An East Timorese guerrilla hero is leading a call by jobless war veterans for changes in the government, warning that the country is facing instability. SMH
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East Timor's linguistic legacy
East Timor's complex history means that there are a vast number of different languages spoken by the people today. This series explores the implications of the muddle of languages for East Timorese today. Go Asia Pacific
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East Timor Sea treaty
"The tens of billions of dollars worth of oil and gas resources contained in the ... stretch of seabed between Australia and East Timor, represent the greatest hope for realising the East Timorese men and women's basic needs, including economic development, health and education". Oxfam
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UNDP human development indicators: East Timor
This fact sheet provides a summary of the most recent development statistics available on East Timor. The figures include comparisons of life expectancy, educational enrolments and GDP with other countries in the region and the globe.
hdr.undp.org/statistics/data/
country_fact_sheets/cty_fs_TMP.html
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The Big Picture: With God on our side
This two-part series examines the rise of the evangelical movement in the United States and its connection to the political agenda of the US President, George W Bush.
ABC Wednesday 8 September 8.30pm
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Peace meditation
"We call for a rapid emergence of economies, governments and lifestyles that place the highest value possible on healing and preserving our natural environment, on our health and on our collective quality of life."
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Why Sudan needs more than just financial aid
So far, despite a massive humanitarian response, the political dynamic which has created this man-made disaster has not changed. What seems to be missing is any impetus for a comprehensive process for ending the conflict by peaceful means. Caritas Australia presents some of the analysis of this.
Sudan crisis appeal
Caritas Australia is responding to the ongoing crisis in Darfur, Sudan, assisting 500,000 displaced Sudanese living in camps with food, clean water and sanitation.
Building a culture of hospitality
Facts and figures about refugees and a reflection on what it is to be a refugee:
"Australia is a country of immigrants. The Church is firmly committed to the biblical value of welcoming the stranger. While we recognise the need for effective border control, we have spoken often of the need to treat migrants, asylum seekers and refugees in a way that respects their human dignity." - Australian Catholic Bishops Conference
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Five Years On - Remembering East Timor
