Why did the East Timor genocide happen?
Why did the East Timor genocide happen?
In an attempt to terrorize the populace to vote against independence, the army unleashed local paramilitary forces known as ninjas to murder hundreds of people. Despite this effort, 78.5% of East Timorese voted for independence, setting off another round of massacres.
What happened in Dili Timor leste?
The Santa Cruz massacre (also known as the Dili massacre) was the shooting of at least 250 East Timorese pro-independence demonstrators in the Santa Cruz cemetery in the capital, Dili, on 12 November 1991, during the Indonesian occupation of East Timor and is part of the East Timorese genocide.
What is the capital of Timor Leste?
DiliTimor-Leste / Capital
How many died in East Timor genocide?
| East Timor genocide | |
|---|---|
| Target | Population of East Timor |
| Attack type | Forced disappearance, Genocidal massacre |
| Deaths | Estimates of the total number of war dead range from 100,000–300,000 |
| Motive | Forced capitulation of the East Timorese people to Indonesian authority, Greater Indonesia |
When did Indonesia leave Timor?
Indonesian occupation of East Timor
| Date | De facto: 7 December 1975 – 31 October 1999 (23 years, 10 months, 3 weeks and 3 days) De jure: 7 December 1975 – 20 May 2002 (26 years, 5 months, 1 week and 6 days) |
|---|---|
| Location | East Timor |
| Result | East Timor gains independence after an independence referendum votes to leave Indonesia |
How many people were killed in East Timor in 1999?
Background: 1999 Violence and Occupation. After the September 1999 referendum vote to separate from Indonesia, approximately 1500 Timorese died, 300 000 were displaced to West Timor, and the infrastructure of Timor Leste was left in ruins.
How many Australians served in East Timor?
Australian Army Australia currently has approximately 404 personnel deployed to Timor-Leste, the majority of whom are formed into the ANZAC Battle Group, named due to the presence of a rifle company from the New Zealand Army integrated in its structure.
