Savagery in West Timor
Monday, September 11, 2000
Before being dragged out of his office and brutally murdered by over 2,000 pro-Indonesia militiamen, UNHCR worker Carlos Caceres had time to send an e-mail to his colleague in the Balkans informing him of his dire situation: "We can only wait here like bait in the face of wild animals. These people can kill without a second thought, as easy as squashing a mosquito with your hands."
Last Wednesday, only six hours after sending his last e-mail, Carl
...
Subscribe to continue reading.
We craft news with stories.
For the benefits of subscribing to Digital Tempo, See More