This week marks 25 years since a UN-led referendum secured Timor-Leste's independence from Indonesian control. Australia also played a pivotal role in the peacekeeping response that helped ensure the country's liberation.
This week marks 25 years since a UN-led referendum secured Timor-Leste's independence from Indonesian control. Australia also played a pivotal role in the peacekeeping response that helped ensure the country's liberation. A red-carpet reception has been rolled out for the UN Secretary General who has attended an event for the pivotal anniversary.
”It was difficult. The first five years were very difficult. It was even more difficult because there was no money and we were asking for alms here and alms there, until, little by little, from 2005 onwards, we started to receive some money from oil.””In the 25 years since the popular consultation, Timor-Leste has been taking consistent measures and moving mountains to create a society that responds to the needs and aspirations of the Timorese people.
He says at least 1,400 civilians were killed in reprisals led by Indonesian militias and aided by the country's military - but it helped to cement the result.
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