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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.

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Which country temporarily withdrew from UNCLOS as an indirect result of the independence of east timor?

Australia


How did the UN help the East Timor conflict?

They assisted in the organisation of humanitarian aid and the reestablishment of government and law and order.


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 large island north of Western Australia?

Melville Island lies to the northwest of the Northern Territory coast, in Joseph Bonaparte Gulf. However, to Australia's northwest is the island of Timor, which is divided between East Timor and Indonesia.


When did the East Timor war start?

East Timor war was started on 7 December 1975.

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Is the East Timor north of Australia?

East Timor is north of Australia.


What two countries are separated by the Timor sea from Australia?

The Timor Sea separates Australia from Indonesia and Timor-Leste (formerly East Timor).


What is Australia's relationship with East Timor?

East Timor have a very good relation with the Australian country. But East Timor is a very young country.


What hemisphere is east timor in?

East and West Timor is an Island, East Timor gained Independence from Indonesia, while West Timor is still ruled by Indonesia, location is north of Australia.


What country borders east timor?

East Timor is a country in Southeast Asia, which was occupied by Indonesia from 1975 to 2002, after it declared independence from Portugal. It has since changed it's official name to Timor-Leste.


Who fought in the east timor war?

Australia


How do you fly to East Timor?

I understand that Skyairworld is commencing regular services from Australia (Brisbane) to East Timor. www.skyairworld.aero


Which two countries share the island of Timor?

The Island of Timor is divided into East Timor and West Timor. The Island of Timor is located north of Australia.


What is east timors current relationship with Australia?

East Timor have a very good relation with the Australian country. But East Timor is a very young country.


How far is Australia from East Timor?

A flight from Australia to East Timor would take about 3 hours and 15 minutes. There is approximately 1,363 miles between the two locations.


What is the distance between Sydney Australia and East Timor?

400 Miles


Is the Timor Sea north south east or west of Australia?

North