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From the point of view of a long-term campaigner for the self-determination rights of the Timorese and the people of West Papua, this is outrageous. There still hasn't been any accountability for the Indonesian military's role in the deaths of some 200,000 Timorese during twenty-four years of brutal occupation. In West Papua, Indonesian security forces have been linked to alleged grievous human rights violations for nearly six decades, and act with impunity against those who dare to protest, however peacefully. The Indonesian government's response to conflict — be it peaceful or armed — i...

From the point of view of a long-term campaigner for the self-determination rights of the Timorese and the people of West Papua, this is outrageous. There still hasn't been any accountability for the Indonesian military's role in the deaths of some 200,000 Timorese during twenty-four years of brutal occupation. In West Papua, Indonesian security forces have been linked to alleged grievous human rights violations for nearly six decades, and act with impunity against those who dare to protest, however peacefully. The Indonesian government's response to conflict — be it peaceful or armed — i...

Explained: India’s caution as US sanctions Turkey over the S-400 deal © Provided by The Indian Express The United States has imposed sanctions on Turkey on Monday over Ankara’s acquisition of Russian S-400 air defence systems. Ankara acquired the Russian S-400 ground-to-air defenses in mid-2019 and says they pose no threat to NATO allies. Washington has long been threatening sanctions on Turkey and had removed the country from an F-35 jet program last year. With India set to get the consignment of the S-400 air defence system early next year, New Delhi is watching Washington’s moves c...

Explained: India’s caution as US sanctions Turkey over the S-400 deal © Provided by The Indian Express The United States has imposed sanctions on Turkey on Monday over Ankara’s acquisition of Russian S-400 air defence systems. Ankara acquired the Russian S-400 ground-to-air defenses in mid-2019 and says they pose no threat to NATO allies. Washington has long been threatening sanctions on Turkey and had removed the country from an F-35 jet program last year. With India set to get the consignment of the S-400 air defence system early next year, New Delhi is watching Washington’s moves c...

The system can track 100 airborne targets and engage six of them simultaneously. It represents the fourth generation of long-range Russian SAMs, and the successor to the S-200 and S-300. The S-400’s mission set and capabilities are roughly comparable to the famed US Patriot system. The S-400 Triumf air defence system integrates a multifunction radar, autonomous detection and targeting systems, anti-aircraft missile systems, launchers, and command and control centre. It is capable of firing three types of missiles to create a layered defence. The S-400 is two-times more effective than previo...