Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has warned that diplomatic ties with Australia “may be harmed” by a war crimes inquiry into the deaths of five journalists killed in East Timor in 1975. Recent investigations have indicated that senior Indonesian officials may have been behind the deaths, which is also claimed in a recent film, Balibo. The Indonesian military have called for the Indonesian censorship board to ban the film.
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Indonesia unhappy over “Balibo 5” inquiry
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has warned that diplomatic ties with Australia “may be harmed” by a war crimes inquiry into the deaths of five journalists killed in East Timor in 1975. Recent investigations have indicated that senior Indonesian officials may have been behind the deaths, which is also claimed in a recent film, Balibo. […]
11 Sep 09
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