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The island of Timor was divided into two, east and west! Portugal retains position of East Timor.
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Portugese recognizes East TImors right to self-govern after more than 400 years of rule!!
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After portagese withdrew Indonisia invaded, declaring East Timor it's 27th province.
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Xanana Gusmano emerges as the East Timor indeoendance leader.
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Xanana Gusmao was cartured by indonisian troops, and jailed for life for subversion.
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A nobel piece prize is awarded to the leaders of East Timorese independance movement, Bishop Carlos Belo and Jose Ramose Horta.
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B.J. Habibie, indonisia's presedent proposes a special autonomous status for East Timor.
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Last indonisian forces leave east timor, the UN begins to return 200.000 refugees to their homes in east Timor.
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The first democratic parlimentary elections are held, to elect the members of east timors first constituent assembly.
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Xanana Gusamo is announces the presedent of the world's newest nation!
