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ISBN 174051209X
Size = 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall
This is John Martinkus' attempt at awakening the sleeping world that has largely ignored the undeniable brutality and genocide committed by the Indonesian military. The book is essentially a factual report of the situation in Aceh from the late 1990s up to 2003: the events leading up to the "peace" treaty, life under the treaty and the devastating response that followed. John narrates very matter of factly, as he presents background and details his work on the ground reporting from Aceh. John's thesis is that:
- the Indonesian military has used various tactics to intimidate Aceh locals and reporters from speaking out about the atrocities
- it has successfully manipulated international public opinion to support what is essentially mass murder of civilians by blaming GAM (the separatist movement)
- world leaders have gone out of their way to ignore, play down or perpetuate misinformation about the conflict
- the tactics were the same that were used in East Timor, and they are being carried out by the same people responsible for East Timor, people who the international community has not brought to justice.
This is an intelligent, informative, non-melodramatic insight into a catastrophe happening under our noses.
340 pages. Softcover. NOT ex-library.
Weight = 800 g
BOOK CONDITION = VERY GOOD
NEW: This book has been designated by the seller as brand new.
FINE: No defects, little usage. Older books may show minor flaws.
VERY GOOD: Shows some signs of wear and is no longer fresh. Attractive.
GOOD: Average used book with all pages present. Creased front cover.
FAIR: Obviously well-worn, but no text pages missing. May be without endpapers or title page. Markings do not interfere with readability.
POOR: All text is legible but may be soiled and have binding defects. Reading copies and binding copies fall into this category.
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