East Timor
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An Overview of the Violent History of East TimorA look at the history of the tiny island nation of East Timor, and the way it has been devastated by its role as a pawn in the Cold War and other political and religious strife.
What Happens in East Timor Stays in East TimorExamination of the human rights abuses committed by Indonesian military personnel and militia groups in East Timor from 1975-1999.- 2006 Crisis in East TimorSeven years after its independence through referendum, East Timor is very much like a baby in governance and politics. Just like a baby, it is susceptible and prone to viruses and diseases. There is an atmosphere of fragility and volatility of its health condition.
- Indicted Indonesian General Leads Joint Military Exercise with U.SThe East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) condemned the participation of Indonesian Major General Noer Muis in a joint U.S.-Indonesia military exercise this week. General Muis has been indicted for crimes against humanity in East Timor.
- The Struggle for Development in Southeast Asia: Burma, Cambodia, and East TimorBurma, Cambodia, and East Timor are the poorest countries in the world. This paper describes why these countries have come to be so poverty stricken.
