East Timor

By Ghaida

  • Division of Timor Island

    Division of Timor Island
    The island of Timor is divided into East and West. Portugal retains possession of East Timor.

  • United Nations

    United Nations
    'Timor and dependencies' are included on the United Nations list of non-self-governing countries.

  • Self-Government

    Self-Government
    The Portuguese recognise East Timor's right to self-government and declare their intension to withdraw after more than 400 years of rule.

  • 27th Province

    27th Province
    Indonesia declares East Timor its 27th Province.

  • War

    War
    War between Indonesian forces and the pro-independence group Fretilin.

  • Xanana Gusmao

    Xanana Gusmao
    Xanana Gusmao emerges as the East Timorsese independence leader.

  • Massacre in East Timore

    Massacre in East Timore
    Massacre of East Timorese independence supporters at Dilli's Santa Cruz cemetery.

  • Xanana Gusmao Jailed

    Xanana Gusmao Jailed
    Xanana Gusmao captured by indonesian troops and jailed for life for subversion.

  • B.J. Habibie

    B.J. Habibie
    Indonesia's President B.J. Habibie proposes a special autononmous status for East Timor.

  • Agreeing on Independence

    Agreeing on Independence
    UN Secretary General Kofi Annan and foregn ministers of Portugal and Indonesia agree on a political settlement for East Timor. East Timorese to vote for either complete independence from Indonesia or autonomy within Indonesia.