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A Letter from Members of Congress of the United States
to the President of Indonesia (original fax copy)
Text Version
Congress of the United States
Washington DC 20515
July 27, 2000
His Excellency Abdurrachman Wahid
President The Republic of Indonesia
Jakarta Indonesia
Dear Mr. President
We are writing to request your intervention in the Malukus to bring an end to
widespread violence and killings throughout a number of communities in that area.
We are deeply disturbed by the daily reports about increased massacres, the
kipnapping of women and children, the continue shipment of arms, and the
declarations of "Jihad"against the inhabitants of these islands. We appreciate the
goverment's efforts and their positive effects in the Northern Malukus, but are
concerned about the worsening of the situation in Ambon.
In the light of reports that over 2,500 individuals have been killed over the last 18
months, recent reports stating that the death toll is rising daily, and reliable
accounts of thousands of refugees without access to adequate water, food and
medicine, it seems vital that the Goverment of Indonesia promptly intervene in the
situation to bring an end to the killing and torestore peace and tolerance to
communities that have a long history of peaceful relations between thos of
different religious faiths. When a recent delegation traveled to Indonesia and met
you, Mr. President, you mentioned that you were commited to stopping any new
arrivals of weapons and Jihad fighters to the Islands, but also removing the arms
and men currently waging war against the people. Unfortunately, despite your
sincere commitment, accounts reveal that teh figthers and their weapons
continue to flood the Islands and then traffic of men and arms has actually
increased. In addition, local residents deeply mistrust the military personnel in
that area as reports show those particular individuals stationed in the malukus
have actually contributed to the violence by taken sides in the various outbreaks
of violence.
Mr. President, we respectfully request you intervention in this terrible situation.
The transfer of the army personnel stationed in that area and the arrival of new
troops might assist in bringing peace and stopping the current military contribution
to the escalation of violence. In addition ensuring that any provacteurs and
masterminds of the situation are brought swittly and thoroughly to justice,
including those members of the Jihad, will reflect your goverment's dedication to
rule of law. Reliable report from both Moslim and Christian organizations have
raised concerns that applying a state of civil emergency to the Islands under the
existing military personnel could lead to continued bloodshed because personnel
have taken sides in the violence.
Furthermore, opening the area to outside observers and international humanitarian
aid organizations will assist with transparency and accountability in the
establishment of stability and peace in the Malukus.
Thank you for your leadership and for your immediate attention to this serious
international issue. We look forward to hearing from you and working with you.
Sincerely,
Joseph R. Pitts |
Bob Clement |
Donald A. Manzullo |
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Christhoper H. Smith |
Nick J. Rahall, II |
Stephen Horn |
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Dana Rohrabacher |
John Edward Porter |
Ron Lewis |
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James A. Leach |
Peter A. DeFagio |
Frank R. Wolf |
Cc:
The Honorable William J. Clinton, President
Her Excellency Megawati Soekarnoputri, Vice President of Indonesia
His Excellency Admiral Widodo, Commander in Chief of the Indonesian Armed
Services
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