Alleged Timor war crimes forgotten as ministers fly in for Bali terror summit

By Jewel Topsfield
Updated August 10 2016 - 2:14pm, first published 11:09am
Wiranto is Indonesia's Co-ordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Photo: Ulet Ifansasti
Wiranto is Indonesia's Co-ordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Photo: Ulet Ifansasti
Justice Minister Michael Keenan says it's in Australia's national interest to have 'the closest possible co-operation with Indonesian security agencies'. Photo: Justin McManus
Justice Minister Michael Keenan says it's in Australia's national interest to have 'the closest possible co-operation with Indonesian security agencies'. Photo: Justin McManus
As many as 2000 East Timorese people were killed in the months before and days after the 1999 independence referendum.
As many as 2000 East Timorese people were killed in the months before and days after the 1999 independence referendum.

Jakarta: The Australian Government has closed the book on war crimes in East Timor allegedly committed by Indonesia's new chief security minister, stressing it needs to pursue what is in Australia's national interest in 2016.

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