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East Timor independence: a short history of a long and brutal struggle

Preview image for the video "East Timor independence: a short history of a long and brutal struggle".

A summary of East Timor from Portuguese rule through the 1975 Indonesian invasion and a prolonged occupation marked by heavy human losses. The video outlines the invasion, armed resistance, international advocacy, and the 1999 UN organized ballot that led to independence.

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