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Timor-Leste, [a] also known as East Timor, [b] officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, ... As of 2022, a total of 289 bird species are found in Timor-Leste.
An international East Timor solidarity movement arose in response to the 1975 invasion of East Timor by Indonesia and the occupation that followed. The movement was supported by churches, human rights groups, and peace campaigners, but developed its own organisations and infrastructure in many countries.
Timor-Leste became an independent nation. 2005: Timor-Leste joined the ASEAN Regional Forum, as a part of the country's bid for accession to ASEAN as a whole. 2006: 2006 East Timorese crisis: A national crisis that included a coup attempt swept the nation.
Timor-Leste was colonized by Portugal in the 16th century, and was known as Portuguese Timor until Portugal's decolonization of the country. In late 1975 East Timor declared its independence but was invaded and occupied by Indonesia later that year, and declared that country's 27th province the following year.
In 1937, the Sport, Lisboa e Dili sports association was founded, and the following year, the Associacão de Beneficencia de Timor, which promoted welfare. [ 3 ] Catholic Mission in Dili, after 1900
The flags of Timor-Leste and the United Nations on Independence Day 2014.. East Timor independence formally occurred on 20 May 2002. [1] The country was occupied by Indonesia for 24 years from 1976 to 1999, a period during which many observers consider a genocide to have taken place.
A fifteen member National Consultative Council was established in December 1999 by UNTAET REG 1999/2, [1] and served as a forum for East Timorese political and community leaders to advise the Transitional Administrator and discuss policy issues.
The National Congress for Timorese Reconstruction (Portuguese: Congresso Nacional de Reconstrução de Timor, CNRT) is a political party in East Timor founded by former President Xanana Gusmão in March 2007 in preparation for the 2007 parliamentary election.