International Force East Timor
Indonesia invaded East Timor in 1975 and annexed the former Portuguese colony. The annexation was recognised by few nations and was resisted by many East Timorese. After the fall of long-serving Indonesian President Suharto, the new president, B. J. Habibie, was prepared to grant Easttimor special autonomy. News of the proposal provoked a violent reaction from pro-Indonesian militia in EastTimor....
