[Marxism] Re: Timor

[clintonf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

SH: In response to Clinton's query, here are some references on the CPD-RDTL's 
refusal to accept the UN occupation of East Timor and its repression by the 
Fretilin government and UN forces.

CF: Actually, my query was about your claim that "CPD-RDTL/F... organised 
against the Australian-led occupation of East Timor in 1999". I am aware of 
their current feelings, and note that they would cheerfully accept the UN had 
they been in a majority position. They are trying to wish away 24 years of 
Indonesian military rule. Understandable, but very problematic.

The Randall Garrison article you posted says: "The anti-Fretilin riots which 
broke out in Baucau and Dili in March 2002 were widely seen as having been 
incited, if not organised, by the CPD-RDTL".

The CPD-RDTL is being blamed for a lot of things while Alkatiri is seen as the 
embattled defender of East Timor against the World Bank and so on. Interesting 
to see the anti-Stalinist state capitalists defend Alkatiri... Surprises are in 
store once the auditors have their day.

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