Underscoring the importance of resolving matters pertaining to the events of 1999, the leaders of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia as represented by H.E. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and H.E. Vice-President Jusuf Kalla and the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste as represented by H.E. President Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao and H.E. Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri met in Tampaksiring, Bali On 14 December 2004 to establish a Commission of Truth and Friendship (CTF).
This Commission is tasked to establish the conclusive truth in regard to the events prior to and immediately after the popular consultation in 1999, with a view to promote reconciliation and friendship, and ensuring the non-recurrence of similar events.
The Commission comprises of ten members and six alternate members (eight from Indonesia and eight from Timor-Leste) chosen among persons of high standing and competence drawn mainly from legal and human rights fields, academia, religious and community leaders, namely:
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