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UN Representative Ian Martin Arrives in Dili, Indonesia, to Oversee East Timor "Popular Consultation"

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Jun 1, 1999 — 1 min read

United Nations Special Representative Ian Martin has arrived in Dili, Indonesia, to oversee the "popular consultation" on the future of East Timor, scheduled for August 8. Martin emphasized that the United Nations is neutral in the matter, only aiming to ensure that the people of East Timor can make their choice in a fair and secret ballot. He received assurances from both the Indonesian government and East Timorese leader Xanana Gusmao of their cooperation with the United Nations. Martin appealed for an immediate end to violence and intimidation in the territory, and announced that U.N. civilian police will deploy to ensure a peaceful climate for the consultation.

Key Takeaways:

UN Representative Ian Martin has arrived in Dili, Indonesia, to oversee the "popular consultation" on East Timor's future, scheduled for August 8.
The UN aims to ensure a fair and secret ballot for the people of East Timor to make their choice.
Martin received assurances from the Indonesian government and East Timorese leader Xanana Gusmao of their cooperation with the UN.
Violence and intimidation in the territory must cease immediately, according to Martin.
UN civilian police will deploy to ensure a peaceful climate for the consultation.
The consultation will involve a secret ballot, with campaigning by both sides set to begin on July 20.
The agreement among the Indonesian government, East Timorese leadership, and Portugal allows for campaigning by both sides to begin on July 20.
Martin emphasized the need for cooperation between UN civilian police and Indonesian security forces to ensure a peaceful climate for the consultation.

Statistics:

August 8: Scheduled date for the "popular consultation" on East Timor's future.
July 20: Start date for campaigning by both sides, according to the agreement among Indonesian government, East Timorese leadership, and Portugal.
1999: Year in which UN Representative Ian Martin arrived in Dili, Indonesia, to oversee the consultation.

Sources:

UPI (United Press International), June 1 (no publication date) - DILI, Indonesia, June 1 (UPI)

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