A
collection of items about the provision of housing since the massive
violence
and destruction of infrastructure committed by militia groups trained
and supported by the Indonesian army.
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Main Contents: BD:
Reconstruction and 'Aid & Development'
see also Infrastructures
Aug
16 Caritas Australia programs 2000 - 2001 - Emergency Relief
Report added Aug 19
"Oecussi is an isolated enclave of East
Timor, which is totally surrounded by Indonesian West Timor. ... The people
of Oecussi suffered greatly in the violence of 1999, as a consequence of
their isolation. ... It was the scene of some of the worst massacres and
destruction with a number of mass graves being discovered and 80% of houses
severely damaged or destroyed. Virtually every building left standing was
stripped of its roofing iron which was taken away by the militia. ... The
people of Oecussi largely live in rural communities, in houses made of
wood, palm fronds and grass. These houses were burnt to the ground during
the militia violence. Displaced people returned to nothing." Caritas
Portuguese:
Dec
22 2000 OTL: Reconstruir infra-estruturas adaptadas e sustentáveis
Report added Apr 4
"a chegada dum grande número de
estrangeiros com necessidades de conforto e capacidades financeiras superiores
levou à satisfação prioritária deste sector,
ocupando
edifícios e casas menos destruídas ou dando-lhe primazia
na reconstrução e fornecimento de bens. Mais de um ano depois
da chegada das NU, a imensa maioria dos timorenses, sobretudo em Dili,
vive em ruínas." Observatório
Timor Leste
Dec
22 2000 ETO: Reconstructing suitable sustainable infrastructures
Report added Dec 30
"The large influx of foreigners with different
standards of comfort and greater financial capacity has meant that satisfying
their needs has become a priority area: they took over the less damaged
buildings and houses, and were given priority in reconstruction and
supply of materials. Meanwhile, a year after the UN's arrival, the vast
majority of Timorese, especially those in Dili, are still living amidst
the ruins."
East Timor Observatory
Dec
4 2000 COHRE:
Housing Rights Ignored in the Reconstruction Added
Dec 6
"the East Timorese people eager to re-build
their nation. Sadly there is little or no consultation with communities
on housing or other issues that affect their lives by the UN. There are
about 174 East Timorese NGOs ready to contribute to the development process,
yet they are left out of the decision making process. This is frustrating
to all involved." Ken Fernandes, COHRE's
Asia & Pacific Coordinator