A Peace Plan for East Timor
The following Peace Plan was first presented to the European Parliament in 1992 by Jose Ramos Horta and is supported by Xanana Gusmão and the CNRM.
Phase 1: a ceasefire and the immediate release of all political prisoners; expansion of Red Cross activities and the free operation of UN agencies to ensure the restoration of the environment and public health; Indonesia to reduce its troop strength to 1,000 within two years.
Phase 2: Autonomy: A period of accountable government with Indonesia retaining sovereignty and control of foreign policy. To last for 5-10 years.
Phase 3: Self-determination: A referendum with independence as one option.
