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Polls apart

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The article describes ongoing violence in East Timor as votes are counted from the Aug 30, 1999, referendum. The author provides examples of military tactics used by pro-Indonesia militia against pro-independence movement supporters and the population of Dili to keep the military in power.

Author: Maher, Michael
Publisher: A C P Computer Publications
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
Indonesia, Political aspects, Elections, United Nations

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The secret life of Ruby Blade

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Australian interpreter Kirsty Sword risked her life to help people during the uprising in East Timor in 1999 and was known by the name Ruby Blade.

Author: Maher, Michael
Publisher: A C P Computer Publications
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2000
Behavior, Women political activists, Government, Resistance to, Government resistance, Sword, Kirsty

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