| | In May 2002, Timor-Leste (formerly known as East Timor) became the world’s newest nation following 24 years of Indonesian control and three years of United Nations Administration. After voting for independence from Indonesia in 1999, an estimated 75 per cent of the population was displaced and nearly 70 per cent of all buildings, homes, schools etc were destroyed by an orchestrated campaign of violence carried out by militia groups. more | |  | |
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