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Document 91999E000158

    WRITTEN QUESTION No. 158/99 by José BARROS MOURA to the Commission. Refugees in Díli (East Timor)

    ĠU C 297, 15.10.1999, p. 149 (ES, DA, DE, EL, EN, FR, IT, NL, PT, FI, SV)

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    91999E0158

    WRITTEN QUESTION No. 158/99 by José BARROS MOURA to the Commission. Refugees in Díli (East Timor)

    Official Journal C 297 , 15/10/1999 P. 0149


    WRITTEN QUESTION E-0158/99

    by José Barros Moura (PSE) to the Commission

    (11 February 1999)

    Subject: Refugees in Díli (East Timor)

    Is the Commission able to confirm or deny press reports to the effect that hundreds of people have sought refuge in Díli as they flee from armed civilian groups who are spreading panic amongst the population in various parts of East Timor? Can the Commission take any action to support the refugees on the basis of earlier decisions concerning humanitarian aid to the people of East Timor?

    Through which organisations would such aid be channelled?

    Answer given by Mr Marín on behalf of the Commission

    (8 March 1999)

    The Commission confirms that various militia groupings attacked civilians in Dili recently. There are reports about 5000 people being threatened and seeking refuge in churches. In the days following the incidents the situation did not get out of hand and tension has now eased.

    The Commission and the Member States have pledged their commitment to provide continuing support to help the people of East Timor. The Commission has shown and will continue to show its preparedness to respond to events calling for emergency aid.

    In the meantime the delegation in Jakarta will closely follow, in close concertation with Member States, the development of events and advise the Commission of any measures which would be instrumental to alleviate new problems.

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