Justice continues to be realized 35 years after the Santa Cruz massacre

La'o Hamutuk, a Timorese NGO, emphasizes that 35 years after the Santa Cruz massacre, justice remains unfulfilled and the truth is still incomplete. Estimates of the death toll vary widely, with Indonesian authorities acknowledging only 19 deaths, while other investigations suggest numbers ranging from 50 to 400. The NGO criticizes the inadequate judicial processes in Indonesia in 1992, which failed to ensure proper accountability. La'o Hamutuk asserts that Indonesia bears primary responsibility for reparations and calls for independent investigations and fair judicial processes. The organization stresses that reconciliation cannot be built on impunity and that victims' rights must be respected.