UN warns Jakarta on refugees

Jakarta - The United Nations has warned Indonesia it will be held responsible for the fate of some 130,000 East Timorese refugees…

Jakarta - The United Nations has warned Indonesia it will be held responsible for the fate of some 130,000 East Timorese refugees in 200-odd camps in West Timor who are facing deteriorating conditions and a dwindling food supply after last week's evacuation of international humanitarian organisations.

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