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The island of Timor is divided into East and West. Purtogal keeps hold of control of East Timor.
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The Portuguese recognize East Timor's right to self-government and declare their intention to withdraw after more than 400 years of rule.
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Conflict between East Timorese groups favouring independence and those sustaining combination with Indonesia. Purtogal abandons and Indonesia invades.
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War between Indonesian forces and the pro-independence group Fretilin.
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Xanana Gusmao appear as the East Timorese independence leader.
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Xanana Gusmao arrested by Indonesian troops and jailed for life for destruction.
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Nobel Peace Prize presented to the leaders of the East Timorese independence movement, Bishop Carlos Belo and Jose Ramos Horta.
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Un general Kofi Annan and foreign ministers of Portugal and Indonesia agree on a political settlement for East Timore. East Timorese can vote for independence from Indonesia or autonomy within Indonesia. 78% chose independence while 98% chose ballots in the referendum. Indonesian forces clash with pro-independence supporters.
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First democratic governmental elections are held to vote for the members of East Timor’s first Constituent Assembly Pro-independence party Fretilin is announced the winner.
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Xanana Gusmao is declared the President-elect of East Timor, the world’s latest nation.
