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The Portugese recognize East Timor's right to self-government and declare their intention to withdraw after more than 400 years of rule.
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Conflict between East Timorese groups favoring independence and those supporting integration with Indonesia. Portugal withdraws and Indonesia invades.
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Indonesia declares East Timor its 27th province.
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Massacre of East Timorese independence supporters at Dili's Santa Cruz Cemetry
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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the leaders of the East Timorese independence movement - Bishop Carlos Belo and Jose Ramos Horta.
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Xanana Gusmão is announced the President-elect of East Timor, the World's Newest Nation.
