Making Them Indonesians Child Transfers Out of East Timor |
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| Author:
| Klinken, Helene Van |
| Foreword by:
| Gusmao, Kirsty S. |
| Series title: | Monash Asia Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-876924-80-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2012 |
| Publisher: | Monash University Publishing
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $34.95 |
Book Description:
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Biliki was one of approximately 4,000 dependent East Timorese children who were transferred to Indonesia during the occupation of East Timor by Indonesia between 1975 and 1999. Many, like Biliki, were taken by soldiers to be adopted, others were sent to institutions in Indonesia by government and religious organisations. This book is the first detailed account of the history of the transfer of these children to Indonesia.These child transfers are a window on the relationship between...
More DescriptionBiliki was one of approximately 4,000 dependent East Timorese children who were transferred to Indonesia during the occupation of East Timor by Indonesia between 1975 and 1999. Many, like Biliki, were taken by soldiers to be adopted, others were sent to institutions in Indonesia by government and religious organisations. This book is the first detailed account of the history of the transfer of these children to Indonesia.These child transfers are a window on the relationship between Indonesia and East Timor during this period.