A look back to East Timor's independence referendum

Updated August 28, 2009 11:59:20

This weekend East Timor marks the 10th anniversary of its United Nations-supervised vote for independence, which came after 24 years of Indonesian occupation.

Prior to the vote, there was widespread violence and intimidation. 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. Radio Australia has compiled a sampler of our coverage from the time.

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