"Díli, 31 Mai (Lusa) - O bispo de Díli lamentou hoje a violência registada nos últimos dias, considerando que a decisão do Presidente de assumir a responsabilidade da defesa e segurança em Timor-Leste constitui o primeiro passo para a solução global da crise.
Num comunicado divulgado hoje, D. Alberto Ricardo da Silva lamenta "profundamente" os acontecimentos dos últimos dias no país, marcados pela violência protagonizada por grupos de civis com armas de fogo e armamento tradicional, convidando a uma "profunda reflexão" sobre os motivos dessa violência.
"A Diocese de Díli convida todos os cristãos a fazerem uma profunda reflexão sobre os últimos acontecimentos para, com coragem, saber arrepender e perdoar, iniciando uma nova vida num Timor novo que todos queremos construir", diz D. Alberto Ricardo da Silva.
No mesmo documento o bispo considera que a decisão do presidente Xanana Gusmão de chamar a si o controlo das áreas de defesa e segurança constitui o "primeiro passo da solução global" da crise em Timor-Leste.
É a segunda vez que o bispo de Díli toma posição sobre os violentos acontecimentos registados desde 28 de Abril no país.
A 02 de Maio, as Dioceses de Díli e Baucau rejeitaram "peremptoriamente toda a violência ocorrida" e instaram o Estado a encontrar uma "solução justa" para os problemas suscitados pelos ex- militares e a "criação urgente de mecanismos de assistência humanitária" pelo Governo."
quinta-feira, junho 01, 2006
Bispo de Díli lamenta violência, decisão do PR é passo para solução
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"É a segunda vez que o bispo de Díli toma posição sobre os violentos acontecimentos registados desde 28 de Abril no país.
O bispo de Díli lamentou hoje a violência registada nos últimos dias, considerando que a decisão do Presidente de assumir a responsabilidade da defesa e segurança em Timor-Leste constitui o primeiro passo para a solução global da crise.
A 02 de Maio, as Dioceses de Díli e Baucau rejeitaram "peremptoriamente toda a violência ocorrida" e instaram o Estado a encontrar uma "solução justa" para os problemas suscitados pelos ex- militares e a "criação urgente de mecanismos de assistência humanitária" pelo Governo."
À laia de comentário:
.Segundo as Nações Unidas há mais de 60 000 deslocados.
.A situação humanitária e grave.
.Morreram pessoas, entre elas civis.
.A população encontra-se despojada de todos os seus haveres.
Não me parece muito normal que:
. em mais de um mês só tome posição 2 vezes;
. que nessas duas vezes as suas declarações sejam tão politizadas e que faça exigências ao Governo numa área que também é da sua competência - a assistência humanitária - e que se saiba nada fez.
. E lamentar os mortos? Esqueceu Senhor Bispo?
O povo também é filho de Deus!
E lembra-se Senhor Bispo quando utilizou o povo e a imagem de Nossa Senhora de forma profana para fins politicos?
Não estará na hora Senhor Bispo de a Igreja Timorense fazer "uma profunda reflexão" para, "com coragem, saber" qual é o papel da Igreja "no Timor novo que todos queremos construir",
Vamos mas é deitar que o dia já vai muito longo!...
E logo há Conselho de Ministros e é preciso que todos tenham a cabeça fresca...
Estou a ver a GNR a receber o estandarte de partida em Belém (em directo na RTPN) estão a dizer quevão chegar aí possivelmente no sábado
The Voice of the Timorese People
The last few weeks have been of extreme violence and fear on Timorese soil. But what is the origin of this crisis? This temporary crisis is a result of the will of minority groups led or motivated by certain entities to destabilize the promising development of the young Timorese Nation, which has already started and has been extremely evident during the last 4 years. The bright future of Timor-Leste’s development is guaranteed not just by the competent work of the Timorese Government led by the Prime-Minister Mari Alkatiri but is also guaranteed by the strong majority of Timorese people all over the country. The positive popularity of Timor-Leste’s Government is undeniable and it has been witnessed by anyone who has been in the country, especially by those, who find more important the interaction with the locals instead of “diplomatic” talks with ambassadors or representatives of other nations.
Articles like “As East Timor Burns” by Loro Horta, which can be found on the Asia Times Online website tend to mislead the reality in Timor-Leste and to promote inexistent facts created to destroy the stability of the country. The first of the few points mentioned by this “intellectual” scholar aims to criticize the re-election of Mari Alkatiri as the Secretary General of FRETILIN, which is the leading political party in the country. Horta describes the voting system (show of hands) used in the election as contradictory to the party’s “own internal rules”. The ignorance of this statement shows how poorly connected Loro Horta is with the reality of the country and especially with the affairs of FRETILIN. The FRETILIN statues were reviewed and approved on the II National Congress which took place in Dili from 17th to 19th of May 2006. They provide the freedom of choice between an open and secret voting to elect national bodies, such as the President and the Secretary General of FRETILIN. The majority of the Congress delegates preferred an open voting system with a simple show of hands, and everyone’s vote was respected equally. The II National Congress involved 586 delegates, including 464 party members (4/5 of the total) who were elected at the grass root level in each district Conference. Five hundred and fifteen delegates out of a total of 566 delegates (97%) who were present at the election time, voted for the re-election of Francisco Guterres Lu’olo as President and Mari Alkatiri as Secretary General. Therefore the re-election of both leaders was based on the party rules.
Still criticizing Alkatiri, Loro Horta used the Prime Minister’s racial and religious background as a reason for Alkatiri’s “unpopularity” in a country with a catholic majority. Once again the author of the article promotes misleading information that contradicts with the reality of the nation. Mari Alkatiri took over the leadership of the Timorese government as a result of the 2001 legislative elections under the UN auspices in which FRETILIN won the support of the majority of the Timorese people. This was a decision of the Timorese people, who chose a party whose leadership included this historical veteran of the Timorese struggle for independence. The majority voted for FRETILIN in 2001 with the previous knowledge that Mari Alkatiri was the Secretary General of the party. This fact is evidence that, unlike the minority groups, who have been encouraging violence in the country, the majority of Timorese people looks beyond race and religion and keep the spirit of nationalism and democracy safe.
Secondly, Horta shows his “idolization” for western politics and political systems by bringing up, among other unreliable points, the arrival of Cuban doctors, who have been very committed to aid the people without asking for anything in return, as a reason for objections by certain Western Governments. Doctors are needed in this country that is slowly but strongly developing and the Cuban doctors have gained the Timorese peoples’ respect and trust for their incomparable help. The existence of the Latin American doctors in Timor-Leste should not be seen as a “pick” of international political sides, but as recognition of a generous gesture of support by a friendly nation.
The intelligent scholar recalls previous events by criticizing the government for taking decisive stands to maintain peace and prosperity in Timor-Leste. Loro Horta fails or ignores to mention the existence of rebel forces led by individuals with an ambitious thirst for power as the ones responsible for the past and recent violent events.
It is certain that the Timorese will overcome this violent but temporary situation with the aid of international forces as well as with the positive actions by their leaders and government. The government will not resign as long as the voice of the Timorese people doesn’t ask them to. And until now the People have decided to keep their trust on the government led by Mari Alkatiri, a fact, as said before, known to anyone who has closely witnessed the recent events.
To my friend Loro, I shall advise him to come to the country he knows so much about, and try to find some free time in his “diplomatic agenda” to hear what the Timorese people have to say. Stop dreaming, being a professional and eternal student. Stop trying to please your boss as a way to get scholarships. You know nothing about Timor- Leste, believe me.
By: Lukeno Ribeiro Alkatiri, Political Science student at the National University of Singapore
Subscrevo o que o anónimo da 1:48 disse. A Igreja timorense deveria repensar o seu papel na sociedade. Desde as tristemente celébres manifestações do ano passado que os bispos parecem mais interessados em desempenhar um papel politico ao invés de se limitar às suas verdadeiras funções, a de assistência social ao povo timorense...
The question right now is no so much 'why' this happened, but 'how' can it be solved ?
Independently of how well the country has been rulled by Mr Alkatiri's Government - for which there is almost unanimous international praise, v.g. WBank Pres. - there is - and that is also undisputable - a very serious unrest in the city of Dili coupled with total lack of grip of the Timorese institutions to deal with the situation. From the news in the media, every single institution seems to have colapsed or shy from doing its function: Government, Police, Army, Parliament, Church and even the President. All seem too overcautious or paralised by some sort of democratic fear to act, while the city burns.
What the hell is happening in East-Timor ? Where is that brave people who stood proudly to vote in the referendum in 1999 ?
Are the 99' Militias back ? Who leads them ? What do they want ? To sack Mr Alkatiri ? Who else is there to take his place ? What if such purpose succeded ? Would that set a precedent ? What other Nation could overcome such terrible situation ? I really admire the Timores people who can endure such consecutive ordeals and came back, time and time again. Hopefully that will happen this once.
GNR parte 6ª, chega sábado pela manhã
Pelas minhas contas devem estar aí pelas 16h de sábado (isto com duas horas de paragem na Arábia Saudita)
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