East Timor: Indonesia’s invasion and the long road to independence – The Guardian

East Timor: Indonesia’s Invasion and the Long Journey to Freedom

Published on : Published by : Jackson Lee

East Timor’s invasion by Indonesia in 1975 sparked decades of intense conflict and widespread human rights abuses. Following years of courageous resistance and mounting international pressure, East Timor triumphantly achieved independence in 2002-a hard-fought victory that changed its destiny forever

Jimmy Carter Championed Human Rights But Also Funded & Armed Indonesia’s Genocide in East Timor – Democracy Now!

Jimmy Carter: Advocate for Human Rights Who Also Supported Indonesia’s Genocide in East Timor

Published on : Published by : Miles Cooper

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, known for championing human rights, also controversially aided Indonesia’s 1975 invasion of East Timor by providing funding and arms, fueling a deadly genocide, Democracy Now! reports.