The Portuguese Government officially informed Indonesia on May 7 of this year that both Gabdela Pinto and her young son Tilson will be accepted upon arrival. On May 8. the Indonesian military police Informed Gabriela Pinto that she would not gain her freedom until she turned in the names of people In the underground movement. a movement In which she Is not Involved. Senator CLAIBORNE PELL. who Chairs the other bodys Foreign Affairs Committee. filed a formal request for the emigration of both Gabriela and Tilson with Indoneslas Foreign Minister. Mr. Alatas. who stated that their departure would not be prohibited. In conjunction with the Portuguese Government. the International Red Cross transmitted a formal request to the Indonesian Government for their emigration. Yet. they both are still prohibited from leaving East Timor. As this international appeal continues.
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