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National Media Reports
No Impunity for Mari Alkatiri if Involved in Crime
The Chief of Commission A for the National Parliament, Ms. Fernanda Borges has stated that if the former Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri is named within the hearing for Vicente da Conceicao, alias Railos, then Mr Alkatiri should respond.
“The impunity afforded to members of the National Parliament is invalid for personal criminal actions,” said Ms. Borges. (TP)
Fretilin Requests President of Republic to Discharge Longuinhos Monteiro
The Fretilin Party bench in National Parliament had officially requested the President of the Republic to discharge the Prosecutor General, Mr. Longuinhos Monteiro due to his alleged abuse of power in relation to last year’s crisis.
“Based on a telephone transcript, the Fretilin Party condemns him without impartiality,” said the Fretilin Party spokesperson. (TP)
Xanana Should Have Conviction to Resolve Reinado Case
The Social Democrat Party’s parliamentary member, Mr. Mario Carascalao, said that President Xanana Gusmão should demonstrate his conviction to solve the Reinado issue to the public. (TP)
The PNTL Ready to Secure Government Sites if F-FDTL Return to Headquarter
The PNTL will secure the government sites if F-FDTL withdrew and returned to their headquarters.
“The PNTL is still in process of screening and under UNPOL supervision therefore PNTL could not decide it alone. PNTL will coordinate with UNPOL,” said Mr. Afonso de Jesus, the PNTL Interim Commander. (TP)
President of Republic Sworn In State Counsellor Members
President of Republic, José Ramos Horta has sworn in 12 State Counsellor members, whom will defend the nation’s interests.
“State Counsellor members will decide and make collective decisions to resolve the nation’s problems,” said the Chief of National Parliament.
Mr. Fernando “Lasama” is one of the members. (TP)
Taur Matan Ruak Testifies In Court
The lawyer for both the F-FDTL General Commander, Taur Matan Ruak and Colonel Lere Anan Timor should have the opportunity to testify in court on 25 May 2006 case.
“The Court had heard witnesses from the PNTL side and the families of those who died at the the entrance of the Ministry of Justice.
The Court also needs to hear from Taur Matan Ruak, Lere Anan Timor and Maukalo”, said Arlindo Dias Sanches, the lawyer for F-FDTL officers. (DN)
Civil Society Asks for the Truth and Friendship Commission to be Dissolved
Civil society in Timor-Leste has asked for the Indonesian and East-Timorese Presidents to dissolve the Truth and Friendship Commission.
Civil Society representative, Mr. Francisco Vasconcelhos, declared that National Parliament has not ratified the Commission’s budget for the 2008 to 2012 period.
He said that the Commission’s does not meet the needs of victims in relation to justice for crimes against humanity.
He said the Government is spending money only for political interest and to spread the impunity virus. (DN)
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FRETILIN
Media release
16 October, 2007
Fretilin calls on Ramos Horta to sack prosecutor general
Timor-Leste’s biggest political party FRETILIN has called on President Jose Ramos Horta to dismiss the Prosecutor General Mr Longuinhos Monteiro following new evidence that he conspired to bring down the former FRETILIN government.
The national parliament yesterday listened to a tape recording of a mobile telephone conversation between Monteiro and two anti-FRETILIN political figures. The recording was obtained by Dili newspaper Jornal Tempo Semanal, which published the transcript on October 1.
Heard speaking with Monteiro were former member of parliament Mr Leandro Isaac, a close ally of army rebel Alfredo Reinado, and Mr Herminigildo Pereria, the former chief of staff to then president Xanana Gusmao who is now prime minister. Herminigildo Pereria is now Secretary of State for the Council of Ministers in the Gusmao government.
The United Nations Independent Special Commission of Inquiry in October last year reported that Leandro Isaac –armed with a Steyr rifle – was present during an attack on the home of army commander Brigadier General Ruak on May 24 2006 and recommended that the Prosecutor General investigate ‘whether Leandro Isaac had any culpable involvement in the crimes committed.’ (Page 49)
“Prosecutor General Monteiro ignored the UN recommendation to investigate Leandro Isaac, and now we understand why,” FRETILIN parliamentary leader Aniceto Guterres said today.
Guterres told parliament yesterday the intercepted phone conversation revealed Monteiro, who was appointed by former president Gusmao, had “extremely close ties to politicians involved with the 2006 crisis aimed at bringing down the FRETILIN government and creating instability which resulted in almost 150,000 Timorese becoming internally displaced and nearly 6,000 homes destroyed, as well as deaths and injuries.”
“Mr Longuinhos Monteiro no longer has the requisite trust to continue to perform the functions of the prosecutor general with independence, in accordance with the law and without political interference,” Guterres said.
He told parliament President Ramos Horta must remove Monteiro and initiate an investigation into his role during the 2006 crisis.
He said the involvement of Herminigildo Pereria in the conversation “shows everyone that another institution of state sovereignty –the Presidency of the Republic through his Chief of Staff – was involved with groups who took action to bring down the FRETILIN government.”
Guterres told parliament that following publication of the transcript of the phone conversation, Prosecutor General Monteiro had abused his power and position by threatening the journalist who wrote the story and also threatening to initiate an investigation into a non-government organization which accused Monteiro of corruption.
Guterres said Monteiro had taken no action on a formal complaint by FRETILIN of unlawful use of its party symbols during the recent parliamentary election.
“This case had grave consequences and prejudice for FRETILIN during the election campaign and created confusion amongst the voters. But until this day, (our complaint) has not moved forward at all. Is it because the case involved a complaint by FRETILIN, whom the Prosecutor General has been conspiring from the beginning to bring down?”
Contact: Fretilin spokesman Harold Moucho in Dili +670 725 2016
For transcript of intercepted phone conversation contact Peter Murphy in Sydney +61 418 312 301
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Relatos dos Media Nacionais
Não (há) impunidade para Mari Alkatiri se estiver envolvido em crime
A Chefe da Comissão A do Parlamento Nacional, Srª. Fernanda Borges afirmou que se o antigo Primeiro-Ministro Mari Alkatiri for chamado na audição de Vicente da Conceição, alias Railos, então o Sr Alkatiri deve responder.
“A impunidade dos membros do Parlamento Nacional não é válida para acções criminosas pessoais,” disse a Srª Borges. (TP)
Fretilin pede ao Presidente da República para demitir Longuinhos Monteiro
O Grupo Parlamentar da Fretilin no Parlamento Nacional pediu oficialmente ao Presidente da República para demitir o Procurador-Geral, Sr Longuinhos Monteiro devido ao seu alegado abuso do poder em relação à crise do ano passado.
“Com base numa transcrição de um telefonema, a Fretilin condena-o por não ser imparcial,” disse o porta-voz da Fretilin. (TP)
Xanana devia ter convicção para resolver o caso de Reinado
O deputado do PSD, Sr. Mário Carascalão, disse que o Presidente Xanana Gusmão devia demonstrar as suas convicções ao público para resolver a questão de Reinado. (TP)
A PNTL pronta para segurar os locais do Governo se as F-FDTL regressarem aos quartéis
A PNTL fará segurança nos locais do governo se as F-FDTL retirarem e regressarem aos quartéis.
“A PNTL está ainda no processo de escrutínio e sob supervisão da UNPOL por isso a PNTL não pode decidir isso sozinha. A PNTL coordenará com a UNPOL,” disse o Sr. Afonso de Jesus, o Comandante Interino da PNTL. (TP)
Presidente da República dá posse a membros do Conselho do Estado
O Presidente da República, José Ramos Horta deu posse aos 12 membros do Conselho do Estado, que defenderão os interesses da nação.
“Os membros do Conselho do Estado decidirão e tomarão decisões colectivas para resolver os problemas da nação,” disse o Chefe do Parlamento Nacional.
O Sr. Fernando “Lasama” é um dos membros. (TP)
Taur Matan Ruak quer testemunha no Tribunal
O advogado de ambos, F-FDTL, Comandante General, Taur Matan Ruak e Coronel Lere Anan Timor devem ter a oportunidade de testemunhar no tribunal no caso de 25 de Maio 2006.
“O Tribunal ouviu testemunhas do lado da PNTL e das famílias dos que morreram à entrada do Ministério da Justiça.
O Tribunal precisa ainda de ouvir de Taur Matan Ruak, Lere Anan Timor e Maukalo”, disse Arlindo Dias Sanches, o advogado dos oficiais das F-FDTL. (DN)
Sociedade Civil pede para a Comissão da Verdade e Amizade ser dissolvida
A sociedade civil em Timor-Leste pediu aos Presidentes da Indonésia e Timorense para dissolver a Comissão da Verdade e Amizade.
O representante da sociedade civil, Sr. Francisco Vasconcelos, declarou que o Parlamento Nacional não ratificou o orçamento da Comissão para o período 2008 a 2012.
Disse que a Comissão não responde às necessidades das vítimas em relação à justiça para crimes contra a humanidade.
Disse que o Governo está a gastar dinheiro apenas por interesse político e para espalhar o vírus da impunidade. (DN)
The Chief of Commission A for the National Parliament, Ms. Fernanda Borges has stated that if the former Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri is named within the hearing for Vicente da Conceicao, alias Railos, then Mr Alkatiri should respond.
“The impunity afforded to members of the National Parliament is invalid for personal criminal actions,” said Ms. Borges.
Straight from the horses Mouth, if Xanana and Horta's name is mention, one can presume that they will be prosecuted as well....
...Right Fernanda?
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