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ISSN #1088-8136 Vol. 5, No. 1 |
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ISSN #1088-8136 Vol. 5, No. 1 |
| Indonesia Hints Independence | Peace Brigades Will Go to East
Timor At its February International Council Meeting, Peace Brigades International (PBI) decided to proceed with an exploratory project in East Timor, which could develop into a permanent presence. PBI sends teams of people for long-term nonviolent, non-partisan presence in zones of conflict, where they observe, accompany human rights activists, and report violations by all parties. For more information on PBI, visit their web site at http://www.peacenet.apc.org/pbi/index.html or contact the US office at 1904 Franklin St. #505, Oakland, CA 94612. 510-663-2362, fax:510-663-2364, email pbiusa@igc.org. The Exploratory Team will go to East Timor in March. If all goes well, a long-term team could be in place by summer. If you're interested, contact Jill Sternberg, 29 Dalewood Drive, Hartsdale, NY 10530, jillberg@igc.org, 914-428-7299. PBI does not take sides in a conflict -- they simply support human rights. Their role in East Timor would be fundamentally different from support/advocacy groups like ETAN, but would be invaluable as the East Timorese people navigate the difficult path from war and occupation toward self-government. |