Release Prisoners Of Conscience Now!
A Joint Human Rights Watch - Amnesty International report
June 1998
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List 2.2
East Timor Political Prisoner Who Cases Should Be Reviewed

In addition to the list below, at least 110 names of other East Timorese political prisoners have been received whose details cannot be confirmed.
 

NAME
DATE OF ARREST
SENTENCE
 

(DATE OF SENTENCE)
CHARGE
PLACE OF DETENTION
DETAILS
Adalio de F (Fatima) Barreto Henrique 1997 18 months Article 108 in conjunction with Articles 214 (1-2)+ 56 KUHP - unconfirmed LP Becora, Dili May 1997 Markas Brimob attack
Abel da Costa

(Abel da Costa Savier)

 1997 8 or 10 years Article 106 in conjunction with Article 108, 110, 55 KUHP - unconfirmed LP Becora, Dili

or Baucau Detention Centre

 May 1997 attack on police station, Baucau
Adelino Alves June 1996 2 years 6 months Article 187 KUHP LP Kalisosok June 1996 disturbances in Baucau

According to some reports due for release in February 1998
Afonso Manuel 1997 2 years Articles 106,108, 100, 55 + 56 KUHP - unconfirmed LP Becora, Dili Believed to be May 1997 Markas Brimob attack
Agostinho Belo 1997 not known not known Baucau - unconfirmed Arrested in connection with killing of Golkar party member, April 1997
Agostinho Goncalves March 1998 status unclear believed to be in police custody in Dili precise reasons for arrest unknown.

Continued detention confirmed 7 April 1998.
Agostino Moreira June 1996 5 years Article 338 LP Kalisosok, Surabaya - unconfirmed June 1996 disturbances in Baucau
Agostino Vital (Vidal) June 1996 6 years Article 170 KUHP LP Kalisosok, Surabaya - unconfirmed June 1996 disturbances in Baucau
Alexandre Freitas  1997 12 years 

(Dec 1997)

 Article 106 + 340 KUHP + Law No 12/1951 LP Kalisosok, 

Surabaya

 May 1997 ambush on security forces truck in Quelicai, Baucau
Alvino Freitas

(Albino Carlos Freitas)

 June 1997 12 years

(Dec 1997)

 Article 106 + 340 KUHP + Law No 12/1951 LP Kalisosok, Surabaya
Antonio Gusmão Freitas June 1996 1 year 7 months or 2 years 2 months Article 170 KUHP + possibly Law No 12/1951 LP Kalisosok, Surabaya  June 1996 disturbances in Baucau.

Unconfirmed whether still detained
Armindo da Costa 1997 8 years Article 210 in conjunction with Article 214 + 55 KUHP LP Becora, Dili May 1997 attack on police station, Baucau.
Azito Soares June 1996 2 years 2 months Article 170 KUHP LP Kalisosok, Surabaya June 1996 disturbances in Baucau

Unconfirmed whether still in detention
Basilio Guterres 1997 Status unclear LP Becora, Dili unconfirmed
Bernadino Simoes Nov 1997 trial process ongoing LP Becora, Dili November 1997 disturbances at the University of East Timor
Bernardo Mendes trial process ongoing LP Becora Accused of being a member of the clandestine supporting the armed opposition
Boaventura Belo

(Ventura Belo)

 June 1997 12 years

(Dec 1997)

 Article 106 + 340 KUHP + Law No 12/1951 LP Kalisosok, Surabaya May 1997 ambush on security forces truck in Quelicai, Baucau
Carlos Freitas 4 years Baucau dentention centre unconfirmed
Celestino Felipe Gama 1997 8 years Article 106 in conjunction with Article 110 KUHP - unconfirmed LP Becora, Dili May 1997 attack on police station, Baucau.
Constancio C Santos Sept 1997 20 years

(April 1998)

 LP Becora, Dili Accused of carrying homemade bombs + other equipment from Semarang to Dili
Daniel Freitas June 1996 8 years Article 340 KUHP LP Kalisosok, Surabaya - unconfirmed June 1996 disturbances in Baucau
David Dias Ximenes June 1997 on going - trial began January 1998 Article 106, subsidiary charges Article 110 (1 + 2)

KUHP

 LP Becora, Dili May 1997 Markas Brimob attack
Domingos da Silva Nov 1997 trial process ongoing  LP Becora, Dili November 1997 disturbances at the University of East Timor
Domingos Freitas June 1997 11 years

(Dec 1997)

 Article 106 + 340 KUHP + Law No 12/1951 LP Kalisosok, Surabaya May 1997 ambush on security forces truck in Quelicai, Baucau
Domingos Pereira 1997 18 months Articles 106, 108, 110 + 55 KUHP - unconfirmed LP Becora, Dili May 1997 Markas Brimob attack
Domingos Savio Freitas June 1997 12 years

(Dec 1997)

 Article 106 + 340 KUHP + Law No 12/1951 LP Kalisosok, Surabaya May 1997 ambush on security forces truck in Quelicai, Baucau
Domingos Sarmento June 1997 12 years

(Dec 1997)

 Article 106 + 340 KUHP + Law No 12/1951 LP Kalisosok, Surabaya May 1997 ambush on security forces truck in Quelicai, Baucau
Eusebio dos Santos Marques June 1997  4 years  not known  1997 Election related attacks by Falintil
Filomeno Freitas June 1997 11 years 

(Dec 1997)

 Article 106 + 340 KUHP + Law No 12/1951 LP Kalisosok, Surabaya May 1997 ambush on security forces truck in Quelicai, Baucau
Florindo Xavier trial process on going LP Becora, Dili Accused of being a member of the clandestine supporting the armed opposition
Forunato Ximenes June 1997 12 years

(Dec 1997)

 Article 106 + 340 KUHP + Law No 12/1951 LP Kalisosok, Surabaya May 1997 ambush on security forces truck in Quelicai, Baucau
Francisco da Conceicão 1997 10 years Articles 108 in conjunction with Articles 110 + 55 KUHP - unconfirmed LP Becora, Dili May 1997 Markas Brimob attack
Francisco do Corma 1997 18 months or 2 years Article 106 in conjunction with Articles 108, 110, 55 + 56 KUHP LP Becora, Dili May 1997 Markas Brimob attack
Francisco da Costa 1997 Death commuted to life 

(Dec 1997)

 Article 108 in conjunction with Article 110, 214, 340 + 56 KUHP + Law No 12/1951 Baucau Dentention Centre May 1997 ambush on security forces truck in Quelicai, Baucau
Francisco da Silva May 1997 10 years Articles 108 + 214 KUHP LP Becora, Dili May 1997 Markas Brimob attack
Francisco de Jesus Nov 1997 trial process ongoing LP Becora, Dili November 1997 disturbances at the University of East Timor
Francisco Freitas 4 years Baucau detention centre unconfirmed
Francisco Soares May/June 1997 Life or 10 years Articles 108 + 214 KUHP - unconfirmed LP Becora, Dili May 1997 Markas Brimob attack
Gaspar da Silva Nov 97  trial process on going LP Becora, Dili Accused of being a member of the clandestine supporting the armed opposition 
Gil Ximenes March 1998 status unclear believed to be in police custody in Dili Precise reasons for arrest unknown. 

Continued detention confirmed 7 April 1998.
Henrique Belmiro 1994 6 years 2 months LP Becora, Dili Accused of being Xanana Gusmãos driver 

Unconfirmed whether still in detention
Igido da Cunha 1997 10 years Articles 108 + 214 KUHP - unconfirmed LP Becora, Dili May 1997 Markas Brimob attack
Jeronimo Soares 8 years Baucau Dentention Centre unconfirmed
João Bosco Ximenes June 1997 9 years

(Dec 1997)

 Article 106 + 340 KUHP + Law No 12/1951 LP Kalisosok, Surabaya May 1997 ambush on security forces truck in Quelicai, Baucau
João da Cunha 1997 3 years Articles 108 in conjunction with 11, 214, 55 + 56 KUHP + Law No 12/1951 - unconfirmed  LP Becora, Dili May 1997 Markas Brimob attack
João de Deus Pineiro June 1996 2 years 3 months  Article 187 LP Kalisosok, Surabaya - unconfirmed June 1996 disurbances in Baucau 

unconfirmed whether still in detention
João de Deus 4 years Baucau detention centre unconfirmed
João Freitas June 1997 12 years Article 106 + 340 KUHP + Law No 12/1951 LP Kalisosok, Surabaya May 1997 ambush on security forces truck in Quelicai, Baucau
João Soares trial process ongoing LP Becora, Dili Accused of being a member of the clandestine supporting the armed opposition
Joaquim Carvalho de Araujo 1997 3 or 4 years Not known May 1997 Markas Brimob attack.

Reported to be in poor health
Jose Antonio Belo June 1997 status unclear SGI Dili Arrested during June 1997 ambush in which Falintil leader David Alex was killed
Jose Soares trial process on going LP Becora, Dili Accused of being a member of the clandestine supporting the armed opposition
Jose Soares Tanlelo

(Tailelo)

 1994 4 years or 9 years unconfirmed
Justino Graciano Freitas June 1997 13 years Article 106 + 340 KUHP + Law No 12/1951 LP Kalisosok, Surabaya May 1997 ambush on security forces truck in Quelicai, Baucau
Justo Bernadino (alias Laurimau) March 1998 status unclear Lauruara (Kopassus detention centre), Los Palos Commander of Falintil in Los Palos
Juvenal dos Santos trial process on going  LP Becora, Dili November 1997 disturbances at the University of East Timor
Lino Xavier

(Lino Xavier Nunes)

 1997 5 years

(unconfirmed)

 Not known LP Becora, Dili May 1997 Markas Brimob attack.
Luis Antonio Soares June 1997 10 years Article 108 in conjunction with Articles 110 + 214 KUHP - unconfirmed LP Becora, Dili May 1997 attack on police station, Baucau
Luis Maria da Silva Belo May 1997 Death commuted to life

(Dec 1997)

 Article 108 in conjunction with Article 110,214, 340 + 56 KUHP + Law No 12/1951 Baucau detention centre May 1997 ambush on security forces truck in Quelicai, Baucau
Luis Pereira June 96 2 years 3 months LP Kalisosok, unconfirmed June 1996 disturbances in Baucau

Continued detention unconfirmed
Manuel Trindade June 1996 2 years 6 months Article 187 KUHP LP Kalisosok, Surabaya June 1996 disturbances in Baucau 

Unconfirmed whether still detained
Marcos Ximenes Belo June 1997 13 years 

(Dec 1997)

 Article 106+ 340 KUHP + Law 12/1951 LP Kalisosok, Surabaya May 1997 ambush on security forces truck in Quelicai, Baucau
Marcos Ximenes June 1997 9 years 

(Dec 1997)

 Article 106 + 340 KUHP + Law No 12/1951 LP Kalisosok, Surabaya May 1997 ambush on security forces truck in Quelicai, Baucau
Mariano da Costa Sarmento 1997 10 years Articles 108 in conjunction with Articles 214 + 55 KUHP - unconfirmed LP Becora, Dili May 1997 Markas Brimob atack
Mario Filipe June 1997 9 years Article 106 + 340 KUHP + Law No 12/1951 LP Kalisosok, Surabaya May 1997 ambush on security forces truck in Quelicai, Baucau
Matias Marcal Soares 1997 3 years + 14 years 

(tried in two separate trials)

 Article 106 in conjunction with Article 110 KUHP - unconfirmed LP Becora, Dili May 1997 attack on police station, Baucau.

Reported to be in poor health
Matheus Gouviea Duarte 1994 4 or 6 years Article 106 or 108 KUHP unconfirmed whether still in detention
Muhammad Amin Dagal June 1997 13 years 

(Dec 1997)

 Article 106 + 340 KUHP + Law No 12/1951 LP Kalisosok, Surabaya May 1997 ambush on security forces truck in Quelicai, Baucau
Paulino Cabral June 1996 4 years 6 months Article 170 KUHP LP Kalisosok, Surabaya - unconfirmed June 1996 disturbances in Baucau

Continued detention unconfirmed
Pedro Freitas 5 years Baucau Detention Centre unconfirmed
Reinaldo Marcal 1997 10 years Articles 108, 214 in conjunction with Articles 55, 56 KUHP - unconfirmed LP Becora, Dili May 1997 Markas Brimob attack
Romeo da Conceicao 1997 10 years Articles 108, 214 in conjunction with Articles 55,56 KUHP - unconfirmed LP Becora, Dili May 1997 Markas Brimob attack
Rui Campus January 1998 status unclear - Laruara (Kopassus detention centre), Los Palos precise reasons for arrest unclear. Continued detention confirmed as of 28 April 1998.
Rui Ivo de Sa Freitas 2 years Baucau Detention Centre unconfirmed
Sabino Barbosa Ximenes July 1997 on going
Salvador da Silva June 1996 3 years Article 187 KUHP LP Kalisosok, Surabaya - unconfirmed June 1996 disturbances in Baucau
Sesario (Sesario Belo/Cesario) June 1997 status unclear - SGI Dili Arrested during 1997 ambush in which Falintil leader David Alex was killed
Silverio Ximenes Nov 1997 trial process on going LP Becora, Dili November 1997 disturbances at the University of East Timor
Vincente M da Cruz status unclear LP Becora, Dili unconfirmed
Virgilio Martins June 1997 11 years

(Dec 1997)

 Article 106 + 340 KUHP + Law No 12/1951 LP Kalisosok, Surabaya May 1997 ambush on security forces truck in Quelicai, Baucau
Zeferino do R de S June 1996 2 years Article 448 KUHP LP Kalisosok, Surabaya - unconfirmed June 1996 disturbances in Baucau

Due for release in June 1998. Unconfirmed whether still in detention.