East Timor: Fear of torture: More than 50 detained after riots

Between 50 and 100 people are reported to have been arrested in the East Timorese capital of Dili following three days of intense rioting. AI is concerned that they may be at risk of torture. The latest events in Dili add to the high level of riots and civil unrest against Indonesia’s occupation of East Timor which have occurred since November 1994.

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