IN A MESSAGE smuggled out of Cipinang prison, East defiance shown by the protest of November 12. dom and justice. November 12 was the bugle call of Timorese youth announcing to the world their revolt against the denial of the fundamental rights of the East Timorese people. the complicity of the Western countries in the systematic violation of human rights in the territory. people to reach a negotiated solution, and appealed to the international community not to forget its responsibilities.' largest national student organisation, Students in Solidarity with Democracy for Indonesia. A statement from the SSDI demanded the freeing of Xanana Gusmão, a democratic referendum in East Timor, and relaxation of restrictions on reporters and human rights groups monitoring events. Timor resistance leader Xanana Gusmão has welcomed the "November 12 reflected the tenacity of the struggle for free"November 12 was the bugle call announcing our repudition of "November 12 also stressed the willingness of the Maubere The embassy occupation also won support from Indonesia's
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