A look back to East Timor's independence referendum

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Updated August 28, 2009 21:19:41

Radio Australia has compiled a sampler of it's coverage of the East Timor Election 10 years ago, when many died, and thousands were forced to flee their homes. But the security situation really started to deteriorate after the ballot took place, with pro-Jakarta groups ramping-up attacks against their opponents, but also the UN, the Red Cross, diplomats and journalists.

Presenter:

Speakers: Xanana Gusmao, East Timor's independence leader and first president; Jose Ramos Horta, East Timor's current president; Di Martin, ABC reporter

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