East Timor – Independence(s)?

In the 1600s Portugal invaded East Timor, and in 1975 it withdrew its hold on the country.  A short civil war quickly followed, and the Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor proclaimed the country as an independent one.

However, about a month later, Indonesia invaded the country and proclaimed it its 27^th Providence.  It is said that this rule is responsible for the death of at least 200,000.

On 20^th May 2002, East Timor became independent, and Xanana Gusmao became the first President of the country.

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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-14952883