The love story of East Timor’s independence
Alias Ruby Blade is essential viewing for a behind the scenes insight into the lead up to Timor-Leste’s freedom from Indonesian rule, writes Maya Borom
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Asylum seekers: fear and uncertainty in Timor-Leste
Sharna Jade Bremner explains the plight of asylum seekers in Timor-Leste, the theoretical legal protections and the fear and intimidation they face in practice.
Bugged: Espionage in East Timor
Did Australia spy on East Timor to obtain a financial advantage in an essentially commercial negotiation with one of the poorest countries in the world? And if so – is that okay? Sayomi Ariyawansa finds out.
Cutting the Gordian Knot – solving the East Timor v Australia dispute
ASIO raids, the International Court of Justice and disputed oil: Dr Clinton Fernandes explains the background to the two ongoing legal disputes between Australia and East Timor.
Does government spying violate human rights law?
Asher Hirsch on surveillance and human rights.
Timor’s Oil
The final piece in Timor’s struggle for independence remains elusive thanks to Australia’s bullying and greed when it comes to oil and gas, writes the Timor Sea Justice Campaign’s Tom Clarke.
Blood and Ore: Conflict Smartphones
What’s the human cost of your smartphone? Sayomi Ariyawansa looks at the damage wrought by conflict minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo – and how those minerals end up in our devices.
Breaking the Chains – Mid-Week Review
Breaking the Chains is both a sad and uplifting look into the rural Indonesian practice of – and response to – pasung, in which shackles are used as a treatment for mental illness, writes Maya Borom.
Security vs human rights – lessons from Israel
Are “security” concerns enough to justify the Federal Government’s lack of transparency over asylum seekers? Marika Sosnowski looks at innovative decisions by the Israeli High Court that attempt to balance security and human rights as possible leads for Australia.
West Papuans in the consulate
On Sunday, three West Papuans entered the Australian consulate in Bali. Dr Clinton Fernandes explains the human rights issues complicated by Australia’s relationship with Indonesia.
Just Punishment – Mid-Week Review
Maya Borom reviews Just Punishment, a powerful documentary based around the trial of Van Nguyen that exposes the injustice of the death penalty.
CHOGM and human rights in Sri Lanka
Is Sri Lanka a suitable host for CHOGM considering the poor human rights situation in the country? We speak to Amnesty International’s Ming Yu.