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Independence of Timor-Leste from Indonesia in 2002
proclaim, unilaterally, the Independence of East Timor which will be, as of 00:00 today, the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, anti-colonialist and anti-imperialist
Timor-Leste_independence
proclaim, unilaterally, the Independence of East Timor which will be, as of 00:00 today, the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, anti-colonialist and anti-imperialist
Proclamation of Independence Day (Timor-Leste)
Proclamation_of_Independence_Day_(Timor-Leste)
Combined military forces of Timor-Leste
The Timor-Leste Defence Force (Tetum: Forcas Defesa Timor Lorosae, Portuguese: Forças de Defesa de Timor Leste or Falintil-FDTL, often F-FDTL) is the military
Timor-Leste_Defence_Force
The national flag of Timor-Leste (bandeira nacional de Timor-Leste; bandeira nasionál) consists of a red field with the black isosceles triangle based
Flag_of_Timor-Leste
After the referendum on independence on 30 August 1999, Timor-Leste became an independent nation on 20 May 2002 and began initiating diplomatic relations
Foreign relations of Timor-Leste
Foreign_relations_of_Timor-Leste
National holiday in Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste's Independence Day or Day of Restoration of Independence is a national holiday in Timor-Leste on 20 May held to celebrate independence of the
Independence Day (Timor-Leste)
Independence_Day_(Timor-Leste)
battle against Jakarta-led forces. Timor-Leste eventually gained independence from Indonesia in 2002. The East Timor Football Federation was accepted as
Timor-Leste national football team
Timor-Leste_national_football_team
Short-lived unilaterally proclaimed state
East Timor (Portuguese: República Democrática de Timor-Leste, Tetum: Repúblika Demokrátika de Timór-Lorosa'e), or simply East Timor or Timor-Leste (Portuguese:
Democratic Republic of East Timor (1975)
Democratic_Republic_of_East_Timor_(1975)
Bilateral relations
Timor-Leste (formerly East Timor) and Indonesia established diplomatic relations in 2002. Both share the island of Timor. Indonesia invaded the former
Indonesia–Timor-Leste relations
Indonesia–Timor-Leste_relations
Bilateral relations
between Australia and Timor-Leste (East Timor). The two countries are near neighbours with close political and trade ties. Timor-Leste, the youngest and one
Australia–Timor-Leste relations
Australia–Timor-Leste_relations
in Timor-Leste. 13 February – Myanmar expels East Timorese charge d’affaires Elisio do Rosario de Sousa in response to investigations in Timor-Leste against
2026_in_Timor-Leste
Head of state
Politics of Timor-Leste History of Timor-Leste List of colonial governors of Portuguese Timor Prime Minister of Timor-Leste First Lady of Timor-Leste Killed
President_of_Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste reflects numerous cultural influences, including Portuguese, Roman Catholic, and Malay, on the indigenous Austronesian cultures in Timor-Leste
Culture_of_Timor-Leste
Legislature of Timor-Leste
Portuguese: Parlamento Nacional) is the unicameral national legislature in Timor-Leste. It was created in 2001 as the Constituent Assembly while the country
National Parliament of Timor-Leste
National_Parliament_of_Timor-Leste
Award
The Order of Timor-Leste (Portuguese: Ordem de Timor-Leste) is the highest honour currently awarded by Timor-Leste. Established in 2009, the order was
Order_of_Timor-Leste
Australia with the Timor Gap Treaty in 1989. Timor-Leste inherited no permanent maritime boundaries when it attained independence.[citation needed] A
Economy_of_Timor-Leste
Overview of East Timorese history
Timor-Leste, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is an island country in Southeast Asia. The country comprises the eastern half of the island
History_of_Timor-Leste
This is a demography of the population of Timor-Leste including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status
Demographics_of_Timor-Leste
000 Catholics in Timor-Leste, a legacy of its status as a former Portuguese colony. Since its independence from Indonesia, Timor-Leste became only the
Religion_in_Timor-Leste
Capital and largest city of Timor-Leste
Díli) is the capital and largest city of Timor-Leste. It lies on the northern coast of the island of Timor, in a small area of flat land hemmed in by
Dili
Head of government
Timor-Leste, officially the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste (Portuguese: Primeiro-Ministro da República Democrática de Timor-Leste;
Prime_Minister_of_Timor-Leste
1702–1975/2002 Portuguese colony in Southeast Asia
Portuguese Timor (Portuguese: Timor Português) was a Portuguese colony on the territory of present-day Timor-Leste from 1702 until 1975. During most of
Portuguese_Timor
Timor-Leste became a member state of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on 26 October 2025 during the 47th ASEAN Summit, finishing a two-decade
Accession of Timor-Leste to ASEAN
Accession_of_Timor-Leste_to_ASEAN
of the island of Timor, neighbouring Indonesia invaded and change their culture and identity. Timor-Leste gained full independence in 2002 after more
Timor-Leste national under-23 football team
Timor-Leste_national_under-23_football_team
Law enforcement agency
Timor-Leste (PNTL; Portuguese: Polícia Nacional de Timor-Leste; Tetum: Polísia Nasionál Timór Lorosa'e) is the national police force of Timor-Leste.
National Police of Timor-Leste
National_Police_of_Timor-Leste
political system in Timor-Leste is a unitary semi-presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the prime minister of Timor-Leste is the head of
Politics_of_Timor-Leste
The national emblem of Timor-Leste, also known as the Belak (Tetum for "Disk"), is one of the national symbols of the country. The emblem was introduced
National emblem of Timor-Leste
National_emblem_of_Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the pope in Rome. Upon its independence from Indonesia, Timor-Leste
Catholic Church in Timor-Leste
Catholic_Church_in_Timor-Leste
Bilateral relations
China–Timor-Leste relations were established shortly following Timor-Leste's independence on May 20, 2002. However, China had established a representative
China–Timor-Leste_relations
Town in Manufahi, Timor-Leste
after the former governor of Portuguese Timor Filomeno da Câmara de Melo Cabral. After Timor-Leste's independence from Indonesia, the town was almost completely
Same,_Timor-Leste
2004 bugging of Timor-Leste PM's office
upper hand in negotiations with Timor-Leste over the rich oil and gas fields in the Timor Gap. Even though the Timor-Leste government was unaware of the
Australia–Timor-Leste spying scandal
Australia–Timor-Leste_spying_scandal
Public university in East Timor
of Timor-Leste (UNTL; Portuguese: Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa'e; Tetum: Universidade Nasionál Timór Lorosa'e), is a public university in Timor-Leste
Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa'e
Universidade_Nacional_Timor_Lorosa'e
Islam in Timor-Leste is the minority religion. According to ARDA official figures, 3.6% of the population of Timor-Leste are Muslims 2020. The majority
Islam_in_Timor-Leste
Conflict over discrimination within the military
The 2006 Timor-Leste crisis began as a conflict between elements of the Timor-Leste Defence Force (F-FDTL) over discrimination within the military and
2006_crisis_in_Timor-Leste
Former province of Indonesia
to the previous Portuguese Timor and to the present-day independent country of Timor-Leste. From 1702 to 1975, East Timor was an overseas territory of
East_Timor_(province)
The languages of Timor-Leste include both Austronesian and Papuan languages. (See Timor–Flores languages and Timor–Alor–Pantar languages.) The lingua
Languages_of_Timor-Leste
East Timorese political party and former resistance movement
The Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor (Portuguese: Frente Revolucionária do Timor-Leste Independente, abbreviated as Fretilin) is a centre-left
Fretilin
Country in Southeast Asia
Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country in Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half
Timor-Leste
1975–79 military operation
Nations missions, East Timor achieved independence on 20 May 2002. East Timor owes its territorial distinctiveness from the rest of Timor, and the Indonesian
Indonesian invasion of East Timor
Indonesian_invasion_of_East_Timor
National broadcaster in East Timor
national state radio and television broadcaster in Timor-Leste. With the independence of Timor-Leste, Rádio UNTAET and Televisão UNTAET were created in
Radio-Televisão_Timor_Leste
The following events occurred in Timor-Leste in the year 2025. Source: 1 January – New Year's Day 3 March – Veterans Day 30 March – Eid al-Fitr 18 April
2025_in_Timor-Leste
Bilateral relations
ambassador. Russia was one of the first countries to recognize Timor-Leste's independence and took part in nearly all UN aid programs, providing food and
Russia–Timor-Leste_relations
Constitution of Timor-Leste entered into force on 20 May 2002, and was the country's first constitution after it gained independence from Portugal in
Constitution_of_Timor-Leste
Transport in Timor-Leste consists of roads, buses and minibuses, ferries, and airplanes, with roads being the primary mode of transport. Timor-Leste's transportation
Transport_in_Timor-Leste
The Indonesia–Timor Leste Commission on Truth and Friendship (more commonly known by its Portuguese acronym CVA, Comissão Verdade e Amizade) was a truth
Indonesia–Timor Leste Commission of Truth and Friendship
Indonesia–Timor_Leste_Commission_of_Truth_and_Friendship
East Timorese telecommunications company
The company originally had a state monopoly on telecommunications in Timor-Leste. The monopoly was lifted by the government in 2010 in response to overwhelming
Timor_Telecom
Area of the Timor Sea between Australia and Timor Island
The Timor Gap is an area of the Timor Sea between Australia and Timor-Leste. The area has been the subject of disputes over maritime boundaries, as well
Timor_Gap
This is a list of diplomatic missions in Timor-Leste. The capital Dili hosts 22 embassies, mostly from neighboring and regional states. Seven of those
List of diplomatic missions in Timor-Leste
List_of_diplomatic_missions_in_Timor-Leste
Events in the year 2024 in Timor-Leste. 9 January - President José Ramos-Horta makes the first-ever visit by an East Timorese president to India, attending
2024_in_Timor-Leste
Following Indonesia's withdrawal from Timor-Leste in 1999, the telecommunications infrastructure was destroyed in the ensuing violence, and Telkom Indonesia
Telecommunications in Timor-Leste
Telecommunications_in_Timor-Leste
has been abolished in Timor-Leste (formerly East Timor). It was abolished in 1999 following East Timor independence. East Timor voted in favor of the
Capital punishment in Timor-Leste
Capital_punishment_in_Timor-Leste
International border
section of which divides the island of Timor in two. The demarcation of the border between Indonesia and Timor-Leste has been fought over by various parties
Indonesia–Timor-Leste_border
Life expectancy in Timor-Leste at birth was at 60.7 in 2007. The fertility rate is at six births per woman. Healthy life expectancy at birth was at 55
Health_in_Timor-Leste
as a major issue in Timor-Leste post-independence. President Jose Ramos-Horta, himself, acknowledged that corruption in Timor-Leste is rampant, specifically
Corruption_in_Timor-Leste
Island country in Southeast Asia
and topical guide to Timor-Leste: Timor-Leste (formerly East Timor) – sovereign island nation located in Southeast Asia. Timor-Leste comprises the eastern
Outline_of_Timor-Leste
Bilateral relations
relations were established in 2002 after Timor-Leste was granted independence. Timor-Leste's first ambassador to Brunei, Roberto Soares, was still based in
Brunei–Timor-Leste_relations
National anthem of Timor-Leste
"Fatherland") is the national anthem of Timor-Leste. It was originally adopted when East Timor unilaterally declared its independence from Portugal in 1975. However
Pátria
Nonprofit organization
self-determination of Timor-Leste. In 1999, that goal was significantly realized when the people of East Timor voted for independence. Since then ETAN has
East Timor and Indonesia Action Network
East_Timor_and_Indonesia_Action_Network
Television was introduced to Timor-Leste when it was under Indonesian control in 1978. After Indonesia relinquished its control in 1999, the station was
Television_in_Timor-Leste
in Timor-Leste face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBTQ residents. Both male and female same-sex sexual activity are legal in Timor-Leste, but
LGBTQ_rights_in_Timor-Leste
Timor-LesteIn Southeast Asia, (formerly East Timor) continues to be one of the world's poorest countries, with GDP per capita standing at $3,949 (2011)
Poverty_in_Timor-Leste
Pro-Indonesian puppet government (1975–76)
Government of East Timor (PGET; Indonesian: Pemerintah Sementara Timor Timur (PSTT), Portuguese: Governo Provisório de Timor Leste), was an Indonesian
Provisional Government of East Timor
Provisional_Government_of_East_Timor
recognition that have declared independence from a predecessor state or an occupying power. Various states have never declared independence throughout their formations
Timeline of national independence
Timeline_of_national_independence
Geographical concept
Timor-Leste's independence, there were claims by the Indonesian military and some commentators, that this would inspire the secession of West Timor from
Great_Timor
Bilateral relations
Portugal–Timor-Leste relations are foreign relations between Portugal and Timor-Leste (formerly East Timor). Timor-Leste has an embassy in Lisbon whilst
Portugal–Timor-Leste relations
Portugal–Timor-Leste_relations
Prostitution in Timor-Leste (formerly East Timor) is legal, but soliciting and third party involvement for profit or to facilitate prostitution is forbidden
Prostitution_in_Timor-Leste
Bilateral relations
peacekeeping forces in Timor-Leste during its move towards independence. When several nations recognized National University of Timor-Leste's sovereignty, the
Philippines–Timor-Leste relations
Philippines–Timor-Leste_relations
20th century genocide of the Timorese
1999)#East Timor History of East Timor History of Indonesia Human rights in Indonesia Indonesian mass killings of 1965–66 List of massacres in Timor-Leste Papua
East_Timor_genocide
Freedom of the press in Timor-Leste Lists of newspapers Footnotes Published in Tetum as Timor Lorosae Foun and in Indonesian as Timor Timur Baru References
List of newspapers in Timor-Leste
List_of_newspapers_in_Timor-Leste
Bilateral relations
Leone–Timor-Leste relations refers to the current and historical relationship between Sierra Leone and Timor-Leste. 2002 - UN missions in East Timor & Sierra
Sierra Leone–Timor-Leste relations
Sierra_Leone–Timor-Leste_relations
Peacekeeping mission, 1999–2002
Administration in East Timor (UNTAET, Portuguese: Administração Transitória das Nações Unidas em Timor Leste) was a United Nations mission in East Timor that aimed
United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor
United_Nations_Transitional_Administration_in_East_Timor
East Timorese politician
general. She is a member of FRETILIN. Ana Pessoa was active in the Timor-Leste independence campaign while studying law at Eduardo Mondlane University in Mozambique
Ana_Pessoa_Pinto
Trilateral economic cooperation agreement
Front for an Independent East Timor allowed Timor-Leste to gain its independence. Nine days later, Timor-Leste was invaded, occupied, and declared a province
Timor-Leste–Indonesia–Australia Growth Triangle
Timor-Leste–Indonesia–Australia_Growth_Triangle
Prime Minister of Timor-Leste (2007–2015; since 2023)
minister of Timor-Leste since 2023, previously serving as the sixth prime minister from 2007 to 2015. A former rebel, he also served as East Timor's first president
Xanana_Gusmão
East Timorese Catholic priest and activist (1952–2025)
Council of Maubere Resistance (CNRT). In the years following Timor-Leste's independence in 2002, he remained an outspoken activist on issues like corruption
Domingos_Maubere
the independence of East Timor, Hindus constituted 0.5% of the population. After the occupation, Hinduism decreased to less than 0.1% in Timor-Leste. According
Hinduism_in_Timor-Leste
Sporting event delegation
Timor-Leste started competing in the Southeast Asian Games in 2003 of the games in Hanoi, Vietnam. In that year, they became the youngest nation to compete
Timor-Leste_at_the_SEA_Games
occurred in Timor-Leste (numbers may be approximate): Battle of Timor East Timorese civil war Indonesian occupation of East Timor East Timor genocide 1999
List of massacres in Timor-Leste
List_of_massacres_in_Timor-Leste
UN-administered territory from 1999 and 2002
United Nations–administered East Timor refers to the period when between 25 October 1999 and 20 May 2002, Timor-Leste was governed by the United Nations
United Nations–administered East Timor
United_Nations–administered_East_Timor
Political boundaries between Indonesia and neighboring territories
include land and maritime borders with Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, and Timor-Leste, as well as shared maritime boundaries with Australia, India, Palau,
Borders_of_Indonesia
Bilateral relations
Brazil–Timor-Leste relations are the bilateral relations between Brazil and Timor-Leste. Brazil has an embassy in Dili and Timor-Leste has its own only
Brazil–Timor-Leste_relations
Bilateral relations
India–Timor-Leste relations are the international relations that exist between India and Timor-Leste. India maintains an embassy in Dili, while Timor-Leste
India–Timor-Leste_relations
Pro-Indonesian attacks in East Timor after an independence referendum
Australia Presses UN To Send Timor Force". International Herald Tribune. Retrieved 4 April 2024. "East Timor/Timor-Leste: Background". Australian Army
1999_East_Timorese_crisis
2009). "New abortion laws cause debate in East Timor". Lateline. ABC. Retrieved 28 November 2014. "TIMOR-LESTE: Abortion laws in spotlight". IRIN News. IRIN
Abortion_in_Timor-Leste
1975–1999 military occupation
occupation of East Timor began in December 1975 and lasted until October 1999. After centuries of Portuguese colonial rule in East Timor, the 1974 Carnation
Indonesian occupation of East Timor
Indonesian_occupation_of_East_Timor
States Ambassador to Timor-Leste (formerly known as East Timor) was created after the formalization of the independence of Timor-Leste from Indonesia on
List of ambassadors of the United States to Timor-Leste
List_of_ambassadors_of_the_United_States_to_Timor-Leste
Multinational peacemaking taskforce
more high intensity deployment. Timor-Leste portal History of East Timor United Nations Mission of Support to East Timor (UNMISET) Answered by Fire, a 2006
International Force East Timor
International_Force_East_Timor
Timor, although it later transitioned back to non-resident accreditation. The United Kingdom committed its support for the accession of Timor-Leste to
Timor-Leste–United Kingdom relations
Timor-Leste–United_Kingdom_relations
This article lists the current and former political parties in Timor-Leste. Timor-Leste is a democratic, multi-party state. The Indonesian parties that
List of political parties in Timor-Leste
List_of_political_parties_in_Timor-Leste
Ministry in the government of Timor-Leste
Estrangeiros e Cooperação Timor-Leste, Tetum: Ministeriu Negosiu Estranjeiru no Kooperasaun) is the government department of Timor-Leste accountable for foreign
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (Timor-Leste)
Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_and_Cooperation_(Timor-Leste)
Bilateral relations
East Timor–Malaysia relations or Malaysia–Timor Leste relations are foreign relations between Malaysia and Timor Leste. Malaysia has an embassy in Dili
Malaysia–Timor-Leste relations
Malaysia–Timor-Leste_relations
Timor until all operational responsibilities were fully devolved to the East Timor authorities, and to permit the new nation, now called Timor-Leste,
United Nations Integrated Mission in East Timor
United_Nations_Integrated_Mission_in_East_Timor
City in East Timor
Baucau (Portuguese: Baucau, Tetum: Baukau) is the second-largest city in Timor-Leste, after Dili, the capital, which lies 122 km (76 mi) to its west. Baucau
Baucau
Timor-Leste's music reflects its history under the control of both Portugal and Indonesia, who have imported music like gamelan and fado. The most widespread
Music_of_Timor-Leste
East Timorese politician (1937–2012)
the Frente Revolucionária de Timor Leste Independente (Fretilin), Amaral was sworn in as the first President of East Timor when the country, then a Portuguese
Francisco_Xavier_do_Amaral
Timor-Leste, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste (formerly East Timor), is a country in Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half of
Postage stamps and postal history of Timor-Leste
Postage_stamps_and_postal_history_of_Timor-Leste
Village in Oecusse-Ambeno, East Timor
pro-Indonesia militias in the follow-up to the 1999 referendum for Timor-Leste’s independence. A documentary film, Passabe, directed by James Leong and Lynn
Passabe
2023 in Timor-Leste. 1 July: 2023 East Timorese parliamentary election: Xanana Gusmão is sworn in as prime minister of Timor-Leste. "Timor Leste's New President:
2023_in_Timor-Leste
President of East Timor (2007–2012; since 2022)
1988, becoming an independent politician. After Timor-Leste (East Timor) achieved independence in 2002, Ramos-Horta was appointed as the country's first
José_Ramos-Horta
Independent judicial arm of the state of Timor-Leste
The Timor-Leste Supreme Court of Justice (Tetum: Tribunal de Recurso de Timor-Leste), also known as the Court of Appeal of Timor-Leste, is the highest
Timor-Leste Supreme Court of Justice
Timor-Leste_Supreme_Court_of_Justice
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