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...of the inquiry into their deaths. Produced by Abc...
This report unearths controversial evidence to suggests that the Balibo Five were murdered by invading Indonesian troops who wanted to silence the world's media on the secret occupation taking place.
...has a very tough task ahead. Produced by Abc...
In 1999, escalating violence between pro- and anti-independence fighters in East Timor threatened the UN ballot on the future of the territory.
...Timorese will not accept losing.” Produced by Abc...
A report filmed just before the 1999 general referendum. We travelled with the UN monitors into the previously off-limits rural to assess the probability of a fair referendum.
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...this is for our children." Produced by Abc...
In 1999 East Timor overwhelmingly voted for independence. However celebrations did not follow - brutal violence did. This documentary speaks to those who bore witness to the tragic events which lead to the death of 1,400 civilians.
Burning of villages and assault on the people of East Timor at the hands of Indonesian troops. This is what followed the vote for independence - but now perhaps the soldiers are leaving.
...Black September is finally over. Produced by Abc...
Up to 400 people perished in a brutal massacre at Suai. The yard where 1800 independence supporters cheered and yelled for independence is now a wasteland.
Two months ago nearly half a million East Timorese fled the chaos and death after the referendum on Independence. Up to 400,00 people are still missing from the region. No one knows exactly where they are.
...a high price for their gamble. Produced by Abc...
This is the story behind the East Timor crisis and how Australian foreign policy makers became captive to the ties that bind, ties built on Realpolitik. A powerful investigative documentary that gains exceptional access into the murky world of high-level diplomatic dealings where human rights are sacrificed to the bigger political picture.
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