Subject: OMCT fi Case Idn / Tmp 190598.1
Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 17:11:25 +0000
From: omct@iprolink.chCase IDN/TMP 190598.1 Follow-up of Case IDN/TMP 190598
The International Secretariat of OMCT has received new information concerning
the release of Mr. Antonio da Costa and Mr. Mauricio da Costa in East Timor.
Brief reminder of the situation: The East Timor Human Rights Centre (ETHRC), a member
of the network, had expressed its grave concern over the physical and psychological
integrity of two East Timorese men, Mr Antonio da Costa and his brother Mr Mauricio da
Costa. They had allegedly been held in incommunicado military custody following their
arrest on 12 May, 1998. It was believed the two men were subjected to torture and beatings
while in detention.
New information : The International Secretariat has just been informed by the ETHRC of
the release, on May 19th, of Mr. Antonio da Costa and Mr. Mauricio da Costa and of the
confirmation that they were detained at the Kopassus headquarters in Baucau. They were
reportedly subjected to torture and ill-treatment during their detention; it is believed
that their hands were burnt and they received electric shocks. Mr. Antonio da Costa is
reportedly still having difficulties in moving and both men continue to suffer from trauma
following their ill-treatment.
The International Secretariat congratulates itself for their release and thanks all
those organisations and individuals who intervened on their behalf.
Remarks : Please write to the Indonesian authorities urging them to :
i.- ensure a thorough and impartial investigation into the allegations of torture and
ill-treatment of Mr. Antonio da Costa and Mr. Mauricio da Costa in order to identify those
responsible, bring them to trial and apply the penal, civil and administrative sanctions
as provided by law; and put an end to all practices of torture committed in detention
centers and prisons;
ii.- in general, abide to the norms established in the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights and the international conventions ratified by Indonesia.
Addresses :
PRESIDENT YUSUF HABIBIE, President of the Republic of Indonesia, Istana Negara, Gedung
Binagraha Jl. Veteran, Jakarta Pusat, INDONESIA, Fax: +62 21 345 7782. MINISTER OF JUSTICE
Prof. Dr. Muladi, S.H. Menteri Kehakiman, JI. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. 6-7, Kuningan, Jakarta
Selatan, Indonesia. Fax : + 62 21 525 3095 MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, Ali Alatas S.H.
Menteri Luar Negeri, Jl Medan Taman Pejambon No. 6 Jakarta, Imdonesia, Fax +62 21 380
5511/360 517/345 7782/360 541 CHIEF OF NATIONAL POLICE Maj. Gen. (Pol.) Banurusman
Atmosumitro, Kapolri, Markas Besar Kepolisian RI, JI. Trunojoyo 13, Kebayoran Baru,
Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia. Telegrams : National Police Chief, Jakarta, Indonesia MILITARY
COMMANDER REGION IX/UDAYANA(includes East Timor) General.Adam Damiri, Pangdam IX/Udayana,
Markas Besar KODAM IX/Udayana, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. Telegram : Pangdam IX/Udayana,
Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. SECRETARY GENERAL, NATIONAL COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS Prof.
Dr. Baharuddin Lopa, Sekretaris Jenderal, Komisi Nasional Hak Azasi Manusia (Komnas HAM),
JI Latuharhary No.4B,Menteng Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia. Phone/Fax: +62 21 392 5227-Email: info@kommas.go.id
Geneva - July 13th, 1998 Kindly inform us of any action undertaken by quoting the code
of this appeal in your reply.
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