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Xanana Gusmão

The Independence Referendum

Monday Aug 30, 1999
Timor-Leste

On 30 August 1999, a referendum was held in East Timor and an overwhelming majority voted for independence. The Indonesian military commenced a campaign of terror as a result, with terrible consequences. Although the Indonesian government denied ordering this offensive, they were widely condemned for failing to prevent it.


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