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