East Timor still searches for justice, 50 years after Indonesian invasion
East Timor’s declaration of independence in November 1975 was swiftly followed by invasion and decades of occupation.

East Timor’s declaration of independence in November 1975 was swiftly followed by invasion and decades of occupation.









Together with neighbouring Indonesia and Australia, the region is home to some of the oldest evidence of human life.

101 East investigates alleged paedophilia scandals involving high-profile Catholic priests in East Timor.
The master of cold realpolitik left a legacy of destruction that is still playing out across the world.
The exercise focused on humanitarian relief as the regional grouping makes tentative steps towards military cooperation.
President Jose Ramos-Horta insists East Timor is on track to join ASEAN, which seeks to resolve the crisis in Myanmar.
As week of key meetings gets under way, Indonesia’s foreign minister tells counterparts the group must prove its worth.
The incident took place north of Darwin as some 2,500 troops from five countries began joint military exercises.
Beijing says ship’s planned tour of five countries is to show that China is a ‘responsible’ country.
Independence hero could return to front-line politics after his CNRT party won about 42 percent of the vote.

As the nation of East Timor reclaims its independence, Osme Gonsalves continues a war within himself.