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Day: 2 February 1999

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East Timor

East Timor: Struggle for independance

February 2, 1999 CWI statement

The recent announcement by Indonesia’s president, BJ Habibie, that the people of strife-torn East Timor could "have their freedom" caused a stir amongst the world’s political commentators. What were the motives? Was it genuine or, […]

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