At the same time, human rights observers called attention to continued violations by Indonesian troops and police.

Last November, Indonesian troops opened fire on a student protest here, killing 16 people.

Two members of the party were beheaded before Indonesian troops came to their rescue.

He also said he hoped that the withdrawal of the Indonesian troops could calm the situation.

At least 19 demonstrators were killed there last week in a bloody confrontation with Indonesian troops.

Until the parliamentary ratification, Indonesian troops were supposed to be responsible for law and order.

As the procession entered the cemetery, Indonesian troops opened fire.

He also repeated the official version of events, namely that the journalists were killed in a crossfire, and not by Indonesian troops.

In 1999, Indonesian troops destroyed 80 percent of the infrastructure, killing hundreds more.

Aid was ended because of human rights abuses by Indonesian troops.