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It is not known how many died in East Timor. According to the Human Rights Data Analysis Group, over 102,000 civilians died in East Timor between 1974, which was a year before to the Indonesian army invaded in 1975, to 1999, when the country gained independence.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoNone. One US aid worker was killed. Several Australian soldiers did die though.
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What were the causes of the East Timor conflict?
East Timor Conflict.Prior to WWII, East Timor was a Portuguese colony in what was then the Dutch East Indies. The Netherlands claimed the western portion of the island and the Portuguese the eastern. Following the war, the Dutch East Indies gained its independence and was renamed Indonesia. East Timor was retained as a colony until the Portuguese left the East Timor. To prevent the communist party, the Fretilin regined, The USA supported anti-communist Indonesia effort to annexed the land to Indonesia.The conflict over east Timor was as a result of its control over oil resources and Indonesias appetite for control over as much teritory as posible. Indonesia is a nation made up of many different islands peoples and cultures. when the deal was done that Java was to become the overlord of the area after the Dutch left, East Timor (a Portuguese was in a position to refuse to become part off this newly formed dictatorship. Eventually however after they became independent they were in invaded by the Indonesians with the tacit approval of the Australians as they both intended to share in the oil wealth that was in the east Timor sea. The Timorese were brave Allies to the Australians during WW 2 and many fair minded Australians felt Australia should have come to the aid of the east Timorese rather then leaving them at the mercy of a murderous Indonesian regime They agitated and eventually shamed the Australian government into coming to the aid of WW2 ally. (This was the first place Australia helped that wasn't an a American or English military action.) Australian weaponry has been used throughout the conflict to kill innocent Timorese and Australian reporters reporting on the conflict.
How did conflict in East Timor affect Australia?
During WW2 the Timorese risked life and limb to protect Australian soldier engaged in fighting against the Japanese. When Timor was invaded by the Indonesians with the knowledge and clandestine approval of the Australian Government ( they were about to divy up oil revenues that were going to be made in the Timor sea) This became plain and eventualy the Australian Govt was shamed into coming to the aid of theyr old ally, the Timorise, with the UN to throw out the Indonesians. this done Australia maintains a military presence in east Timor to help rebuild and keep the peace.
How many former portuguese colonies?
A few in India, Mozambique, Angola, East Timor, Macau (China), Guinea Island, Cabo Verde Islands, St Tomé and Principe, Brazil.
How many soldier's and people killed in bomb of pearl harbor?
About 2,400 samerican soldiers died and 8 battleships were sunk.
What imaginary line separated east and West Germany?
The iron curtain ("from the Baltic in the north to the Adriatic in the south") was not imaginary. Many people died trying to flee East Germany.
How many people live in East Timor?
1898u8
Why is the East Timor called the land of fear?
because many people have a fear of themselves
How many countries aren't participating in the Olympics 2012?
Two - East Timor and Nagorno Karabakh
How many soldier died in wars?
58000
How many soldier died in Vietnam war?
58000
How many soldier's died in civil war?
620,000
How many of the soldier who died in Vietnam were from California?
5,573 men from California died in the war.
What were the causes of the East Timor conflict?
East Timor Conflict.Prior to WWII, East Timor was a Portuguese colony in what was then the Dutch East Indies. The Netherlands claimed the western portion of the island and the Portuguese the eastern. Following the war, the Dutch East Indies gained its independence and was renamed Indonesia. East Timor was retained as a colony until the Portuguese left the East Timor. To prevent the communist party, the Fretilin regined, The USA supported anti-communist Indonesia effort to annexed the land to Indonesia.The conflict over east Timor was as a result of its control over oil resources and Indonesias appetite for control over as much teritory as posible. Indonesia is a nation made up of many different islands peoples and cultures. when the deal was done that Java was to become the overlord of the area after the Dutch left, East Timor (a Portuguese was in a position to refuse to become part off this newly formed dictatorship. Eventually however after they became independent they were in invaded by the Indonesians with the tacit approval of the Australians as they both intended to share in the oil wealth that was in the east Timor sea. The Timorese were brave Allies to the Australians during WW 2 and many fair minded Australians felt Australia should have come to the aid of the east Timorese rather then leaving them at the mercy of a murderous Indonesian regime They agitated and eventually shamed the Australian government into coming to the aid of WW2 ally. (This was the first place Australia helped that wasn't an a American or English military action.) Australian weaponry has been used throughout the conflict to kill innocent Timorese and Australian reporters reporting on the conflict.
What is the average family size in East Timor?
there are usually about 7 children and 2 parents. That is why they are poor because there are too many people to serve food.
Which war did Archimedes die in?
He died in the Second Punic War, when a Roman soldier attacked him. There are many different cases, on what he did when the soldier killed him.
How did conflict in East Timor affect Australia?
During WW2 the Timorese risked life and limb to protect Australian soldier engaged in fighting against the Japanese. When Timor was invaded by the Indonesians with the knowledge and clandestine approval of the Australian Government ( they were about to divy up oil revenues that were going to be made in the Timor sea) This became plain and eventualy the Australian Govt was shamed into coming to the aid of theyr old ally, the Timorise, with the UN to throw out the Indonesians. this done Australia maintains a military presence in east Timor to help rebuild and keep the peace.
How many countries are in the continent of Australia?
The continent of Australia comprises Tasmania, Papua New Guinea, Timor, and neighboring islands, as well as the country of Australia itself.The continent of Australia contains 4 countries - Australia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and portions of Indonesia.
