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Members of the Republican militias not controlled by Moscow--such as the POUM, for which Orwell fought--were being jailed and murdered.
The Indonesian army did little or nothing to stop the militias, and the government has not made any guarantees to foreign authorities that it will act.
Pro-Indonesia militias have killed three demonstrators and have threatened civilians, reporters, and U.N. officials.
Military-backed militias have killed hundreds and forced thousands to flee since the South Pacific territory voted last week for independence from Indonesia.
The possibility of an open conflict with Indonesia cannot be ruled out, particularly if pro-integration militias launch an attack from the western half of the island of Timor."