¡¡JAKARTA, Aug. 11 (Xinhuanet) -- Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his Timor Leste counterpart Xanana Gusmao on Thursday inaugurated the Commission of Truth and Friendship (CTF) in a ceremony held on the resort island of Bali.

¡¡¡¡The two leaders also led the oath-taking ceremony of ten commission members, each country is represented by five members.

    Indonesia is represented by former chief justice Benjamin Mangkoedilaga, former chief of staff of the military territorial Lieu. Gen. (ret) Agus Widjojo, legal expert Achmad Ali, chief bishop Petrus Turang and senior diplomat Wisber Loeis.

    Timor Leste membership includes Jasinto Alves, Dionisio Babo Suarez, Aniceto Guterres, Felicidade Guterres and Cirilo Faladalez.     

    They were elected for a one-year term but their membership can be extended for another year.

    According to the terms of reference agreed by the two governments, the CTF members are mandated to find the truth behind the alleged human rights abuses before, during and after the UN-sponsored referendum for independence in Timor Leste in 1999.

    The CTF members are granted with free access to travel in both countries for investigation.

    But the Antara news agency reported that the commission is based on "reconciliation approach" and its investigation should not lead to a prosecution. The commission also cannot recommend any tribunal. Enditem