Timor-Leste

Country Timor-leste
Capital Dili
Continent East & Southeast Asia
Currency United States dollar(USD)
Languages Portuguese, Tetum, Indonesian & English

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The Portuguese began to trade with the island of Timor in the early 16th century and colonized it in mid-century. Skirmishing with the Dutch in the region eventually resulted in an 1859 treaty in which Portugal ceded the western portion of the island. Imperial Japan occupied Portuguese Timor from 1942 to 1945, but Portugal resumed colonial authority after the Japanese defeat in World War II. East Timor declared itself independent from Portugal on 28 November 1975 and was invaded and occupied by Indonesian forces nine days later. It was incorporated into Indonesia in July 1976 as the province of Timor Timur (East Timor). An unsuccessful campaign of pacification followed over the next two decades, during which an estimated 100,000 to 250,000 individuals lost their lives. On 30 August 1999, in a UN-supervised popular referendum, an overwhelming majority of the people of Timor-Leste voted for independence from Indonesia. Between the referendum and the arrival of a multinational peacekeeping force in late September 1999, anti-independence Timorese militias - organized and supported by the Indonesian military - commenced a large-scale, scorched-earth campaign of retribution. The militias killed approximately 1,400 Timorese and forcibly pushed 300,000 people into western Timor as refugees. The majority of the country's infrastructure, including homes, irrigation systems, water supply systems, and schools, and nearly 100% of the country's electrical grid were destroyed. On 20 September 1999, the Australian-led peacekeeping troops of the International Force for East Timor (INTERFET) deployed to the country and brought the violence to an end. On 20 May 2002, Timor-Leste was internationally recognized as an independent state. In late April 2006, internal tensions threatened the new nation's security when a military strike led to violence and a near breakdown of law and order. At Dili's request, an Australian-led International Stabilization Force (ISF) deployed to Timor-Leste in late May. In August, the UN Security Council established the UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT), which included an authorized police presence of over 1,600 personnel. The ISF and UNMIT restored stability, allowing for presidential and parliamentary elections in April and June 2007 in a largely peaceful atmosphere. In February 2008, a rebel group staged an unsuccessful attack against the president and prime minister. The ringleader was killed in the attack and the majority of the rebels surrendered in April 2008. Since the unsuccessful attacks the government has enjoyed one of its longest periods of post-independence stability.

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Timor-Leste - Wikipedia
Timor-Leste - CIA World Fact Book
Timor-Leste - BBC
Timor-Leste - Timeline - BBC

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When Can Timor-Leste Expect to Become a Full Member of ASEAN? - The DiplomatWhen Can Timor-Leste Expect to Become a Full Member of ASEAN?  The Diplomat

Members endorse Timor-Leste's WTO accession package, ready for formal adoption in Abu Dhabi - WTO Latest NewsMembers endorse Timor-Leste's WTO accession package, ready for formal adoption in Abu Dhabi  WTO Latest News

Timor-Leste Travel Advice & Safety - SmartravellerTimor-Leste Travel Advice & Safety  Smartraveller

Over 20 years since independence, how can Timor-Leste's fragile stability be transformed into development? | List of ... - US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF)Over 20 years since independence, how can Timor-Leste's fragile stability be transformed into development? | List of ...  US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF)

Timor-Leste Economic Grow Forecast to Pick Up in 2024-2025 Amid Easing Inflation, Stable Fiscal Outlook - World Bank GroupTimor-Leste Economic Grow Forecast to Pick Up in 2024-2025 Amid Easing Inflation, Stable Fiscal Outlook  World Bank Group

Bhutan, Timor-Leste eliminate rubella; Achieve 2023 target of measles and rubella elimination - World Health Organization (WHO)Bhutan, Timor-Leste eliminate rubella; Achieve 2023 target of measles and rubella elimination  World Health Organization (WHO)

An early warning system for disasters takes shape in Timor-Leste - UNEPAn early warning system for disasters takes shape in Timor-Leste  UNEP

Timor-Leste hits the democratic reset button - East Asia ForumTimor-Leste hits the democratic reset button  East Asia Forum

UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety visits Timor-Leste to advocate for safer mobility - UNECEUN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety visits Timor-Leste to advocate for safer mobility  UNECE

India to open embassy in Timor-Leste - The Economic TimesIndia to open embassy in Timor-Leste  The Economic Times

Prime Minister‘s meeting with the President of Timor-Leste - Narendra ModiPrime Minister‘s meeting with the President of Timor-Leste  Narendra Modi

Rajnath Singh meets Timor-Leste Defence Minister, reaffirms India's support for development - The Times of IndiaRajnath Singh meets Timor-Leste Defence Minister, reaffirms India's support for development  The Times of India

Exclusive: Timor-Leste`s president, Czech PM to visit India for Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2024 - WIONExclusive: Timor-Leste`s president, Czech PM to visit India for Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2024  WION

Timor-Leste - Cost of Diet Analysis - 2023 Update - WFPTimor-Leste - Cost of Diet Analysis - 2023 Update  WFP

Ministers approve WTO membership of Comoros and Timor-Leste at MC13 - WTO Latest NewsMinisters approve WTO membership of Comoros and Timor-Leste at MC13  WTO Latest News

Adventist Media Center in Timor Leste Extends Its Reach Outside the Church - Adventist ReviewAdventist Media Center in Timor Leste Extends Its Reach Outside the Church  Adventist Review

Drones can strengthen Timor-Leste's last-mile health service delivery during emergencies - World BankDrones can strengthen Timor-Leste's last-mile health service delivery during emergencies  World Bank

Timor-Leste moves within a few steps of concluding WTO accession negotiations - WTO Latest NewsTimor-Leste moves within a few steps of concluding WTO accession negotiations  WTO Latest News

Timor-Leste's participation in Information Technology Agreement and its Expansion approved - WTO Latest NewsTimor-Leste's participation in Information Technology Agreement and its Expansion approved  WTO Latest News

Round table on Timor-Leste's post-accession strategy to maximize WTO membership benefits - WTO Latest NewsRound table on Timor-Leste's post-accession strategy to maximize WTO membership benefits  WTO Latest News

How self-care interventions are having an impact in Timor-Leste - World Health Organization (WHO)How self-care interventions are having an impact in Timor-Leste  World Health Organization (WHO)

Thriving Adventist Media Center in Timor Leste Extends Its Reach Beyond Its Active Membership - Adventist News NetworkThriving Adventist Media Center in Timor Leste Extends Its Reach Beyond Its Active Membership  Adventist News Network

Henry Kissinger and the Murder of Timor-Leste - The DiplomatHenry Kissinger and the Murder of Timor-Leste  The Diplomat

Migration in Timor-Leste: A Country Profile 2019 - International Organization for MigrationMigration in Timor-Leste: A Country Profile 2019  International Organization for Migration

Timor-Leste moves toward WTO membership with new biosecurity legislation - World BankTimor-Leste moves toward WTO membership with new biosecurity legislation  World Bank

Why Did Timor-Leste Sign a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership With China? - The DiplomatWhy Did Timor-Leste Sign a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership With China?  The Diplomat

Joint assessment aims to fortify public health preparedness at Indonesia-Timor-Leste ground crossing - World Health Organization (WHO)Joint assessment aims to fortify public health preparedness at Indonesia-Timor-Leste ground crossing  World Health Organization (WHO)

Towards Climate-resilient Roads in Timor-Leste - Asian Development BankTowards Climate-resilient Roads in Timor-Leste  Asian Development Bank

Beginning the repairs on Timor-Leste’s economy - East Asia ForumBeginning the repairs on Timor-Leste’s economy  East Asia Forum

Why Timor-Leste Decided to Take a Stand on Myanmar - The DiplomatWhy Timor-Leste Decided to Take a Stand on Myanmar  The Diplomat

Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community receives the President of the Civil Service ... - ASEANDeputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community receives the President of the Civil Service ...  ASEAN

Food Security Alert – Special Bulletin, Timor-Leste - October - WFPFood Security Alert – Special Bulletin, Timor-Leste - October  WFP

Timor-Leste Market Monitor Report - Q3 2023 - WFPTimor-Leste Market Monitor Report - Q3 2023  WFP

Timor-Leste - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateTimor-Leste  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

ADB Appoints New Country Director for Timor-Leste - Asian Development BankADB Appoints New Country Director for Timor-Leste  Asian Development Bank

Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão - MFA ChinaXi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão  MFA China

ASEAN Secretariat conducts capacity building programme for Timor Leste officials - ASEANASEAN Secretariat conducts capacity building programme for Timor Leste officials  ASEAN

Timor-Leste launches a digital platform for TB, HIV, and Malaria surveillance - World Health Organization (WHO)Timor-Leste launches a digital platform for TB, HIV, and Malaria surveillance  World Health Organization (WHO)

Timor-Leste: 50,000 people with hypertension and diabetes on standard care by 2025 - World Health Organization (WHO)Timor-Leste: 50,000 people with hypertension and diabetes on standard care by 2025  World Health Organization (WHO)

Reaching Timor-Leste’s zero-dose children, one household at a time - World Health Organization (WHO)Reaching Timor-Leste’s zero-dose children, one household at a time  World Health Organization (WHO)

Delhi to Dili | India to open embassy in Timor-Leste - The HinduDelhi to Dili | India to open embassy in Timor-Leste  The Hindu

Food Security Alert – Special Bulletin, Timor-Leste - WFPFood Security Alert – Special Bulletin, Timor-Leste  WFP

Improving influenza data quality in Timor-Leste through training workshop - World Health Organization (WHO)Improving influenza data quality in Timor-Leste through training workshop  World Health Organization (WHO)

DG Okonjo-Iweala welcomes Timor-Leste's President José Ramos-Horta to the WTO - WTO Latest NewsDG Okonjo-Iweala welcomes Timor-Leste's President José Ramos-Horta to the WTO  WTO Latest News

Timor-Leste Market Monitor Report - Q4 2023 - WFPTimor-Leste Market Monitor Report - Q4 2023  WFP

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with President of Timor-Leste, discusses ways to further boost ties - The HinduPM Modi holds bilateral meeting with President of Timor-Leste, discusses ways to further boost ties  The Hindu

How Timor-Leste Escaped the Political ‘Resource Curse’ - The DiplomatHow Timor-Leste Escaped the Political ‘Resource Curse’  The Diplomat

Timor-Leste Initiates Integrated Programme to Control and Eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases, Backed by WHO ... - World Health Organization (WHO)Timor-Leste Initiates Integrated Programme to Control and Eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases, Backed by WHO ...  World Health Organization (WHO)

Timor-Leste’s uncertain future - The InterpreterTimor-Leste’s uncertain future  The Interpreter

Ambassador of Timor-Leste to ASEAN presents credentials to Secretary-General of ASEAN - ASEANAmbassador of Timor-Leste to ASEAN presents credentials to Secretary-General of ASEAN  ASEAN

Japan-Timor-Leste Summit Meeting - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanJapan-Timor-Leste Summit Meeting  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Humanitarian Actors in Timor-Leste Develop Protection Strategies in Emergencies - International Organization for Migration (IOM)Humanitarian Actors in Timor-Leste Develop Protection Strategies in Emergencies  International Organization for Migration (IOM)

A Generational Clash: Timor-Leste’s Political and Economic Future - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesA Generational Clash: Timor-Leste’s Political and Economic Future  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

Timor-Leste drives WTO membership bid into final stages - WTO Latest NewsTimor-Leste drives WTO membership bid into final stages  WTO Latest News

China and UNICEF support communities impacted by floods in Timor-Leste - ReliefWebChina and UNICEF support communities impacted by floods in Timor-Leste  ReliefWeb

Addressing Environmental Migration Resulting from Coastal Change In Timor-Leste - International Organization for Migration (IOM)Addressing Environmental Migration Resulting from Coastal Change In Timor-Leste  International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Pope Francis meets with President of Timor-Leste - Vatican NewsPope Francis meets with President of Timor-Leste  Vatican News

Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with Timor-Leste Minister of Defence - ASEANSecretary-General of ASEAN meets with Timor-Leste Minister of Defence  ASEAN

IOM and Timor-Leste Partner to Develop Migration Profile for Evidence-Based Policymaking - International Organization for Migration (IOM)IOM and Timor-Leste Partner to Develop Migration Profile for Evidence-Based Policymaking  International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Teves gets 15 more days in Timor-Leste - Philstar.comTeves gets 15 more days in Timor-Leste  Philstar.com

Enhancing neonatal care in Timor-Leste through essential newborn care trainings - World Health Organization (WHO)Enhancing neonatal care in Timor-Leste through essential newborn care trainings  World Health Organization (WHO)

EXPLAINER: What happens to Arnie Teves after arrest in Timor-Leste? - RapplerEXPLAINER: What happens to Arnie Teves after arrest in Timor-Leste?  Rappler

Timor-Leste's Gusmão: Does the 'Old Dog' Have New Tricks to Save the Economy? - United States Institute of PeaceTimor-Leste's Gusmão: Does the 'Old Dog' Have New Tricks to Save the Economy?  United States Institute of Peace

Assistant Foreign Minister Nong Rong Meets with Ambassador of Timor-Leste to China Abrao Dos Santos - MFA ChinaAssistant Foreign Minister Nong Rong Meets with Ambassador of Timor-Leste to China Abrao Dos Santos  MFA China

Secretary-General of ASEAN receives the Head of ICRC Regional Delegation for Indonesia and Timor-Leste - ASEANSecretary-General of ASEAN receives the Head of ICRC Regional Delegation for Indonesia and Timor-Leste  ASEAN

Deloitte in Timor-Leste - DeloitteDeloitte in Timor-Leste  Deloitte

New Director for the ILO Country Office for Indonesia and Timor-Leste - ILONew Director for the ILO Country Office for Indonesia and Timor-Leste  ILO

Sovereignty is sacred: in Timor-Leste's remote Oecusse Enclave, a border dispute threatens to open old wounds - The ConversationSovereignty is sacred: in Timor-Leste's remote Oecusse Enclave, a border dispute threatens to open old wounds  The Conversation

Should Indonesians feel guilt over Timor-Leste when voting for president? - BenarNewsShould Indonesians feel guilt over Timor-Leste when voting for president?  BenarNews

East Timor country profile - BBC.comEast Timor country profile  BBC.com

Timor-Leste launches pilot school health room initiative - World Health Organization (WHO)Timor-Leste launches pilot school health room initiative  World Health Organization (WHO)

Timor-Leste - UNICEF AustraliaTimor-Leste  UNICEF Australia

Timor-Leste sets its sights on regional and global trade integration - World BankTimor-Leste sets its sights on regional and global trade integration  World Bank

Court proceedings to keep Teves in East Timor for up to 40 days - Inquirer.netCourt proceedings to keep Teves in East Timor for up to 40 days  Inquirer.net

Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN receives Switzerland Ambassador to Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and ASEAN - ASEANDeputy Secretary-General of ASEAN receives Switzerland Ambassador to Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and ASEAN  ASEAN

Timor-Leste: School Feeding Recipe Book, 2023 Reseita Merenda Eskolar | World Food Programme - WFPTimor-Leste: School Feeding Recipe Book, 2023 Reseita Merenda Eskolar | World Food Programme  WFP

Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Representative ... - ASEANSecretary-General of ASEAN meets with United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Representative ...  ASEAN

Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with Timor-Leste's Deputy Prime Minister, Coordinating Minister for Economic ... - ASEANSecretary-General of ASEAN meets with Timor-Leste's Deputy Prime Minister, Coordinating Minister for Economic ...  ASEAN

Timor-Leste - Millennium Challenge CorporationTimor-Leste  Millennium Challenge Corporation

Myanmar Junta Orders Expulsion of Timor-Leste’s Top Diplomat - The DiplomatMyanmar Junta Orders Expulsion of Timor-Leste’s Top Diplomat  The Diplomat

Timor-Leste Parliamentary Elections - Department of StateTimor-Leste Parliamentary Elections  Department of State

Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste - Minister for Foreign AffairsAmbassador to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste  Minister for Foreign Affairs

Strengthening influenza surveillance in Timor-Leste: review conducted - World Health Organization (WHO)Strengthening influenza surveillance in Timor-Leste: review conducted  World Health Organization (WHO)

Supporting Timor-Leste's ASEAN Membership Should Be a Priority for Its Friends - The DiplomatSupporting Timor-Leste's ASEAN Membership Should Be a Priority for Its Friends  The Diplomat

‘Playing the China card’ or a serious regional threat? Timor-Leste’s new deal with Beijing - The Guardian‘Playing the China card’ or a serious regional threat? Timor-Leste’s new deal with Beijing  The Guardian

Home - Timor-Leste - The Netherlands and YouHome - Timor-Leste  The Netherlands and You

Timor-Leste’s Opposition Party Wins Most Seats in Parliamentary Election - The DiplomatTimor-Leste’s Opposition Party Wins Most Seats in Parliamentary Election  The Diplomat

Australia should listen to what Timor-Leste wants - East Asia ForumAustralia should listen to what Timor-Leste wants  East Asia Forum

What Can Bougainville’s Independence Movement Learn from Timor-Leste? - United States Institute of PeaceWhat Can Bougainville’s Independence Movement Learn from Timor-Leste?  United States Institute of Peace

Precarity and pride prevalent in Timor-Leste’s 2024 - East Asia ForumPrecarity and pride prevalent in Timor-Leste’s 2024  East Asia Forum

Strengthening preparedness and response at Indonesia and Timor-Leste border crossings - World Health Organization (WHO)Strengthening preparedness and response at Indonesia and Timor-Leste border crossings  World Health Organization (WHO)

No Arnie Teves as NBI team returns from Timor-Leste - GMA News OnlineNo Arnie Teves as NBI team returns from Timor-Leste  GMA News Online

First-Ever Student Chapter in Timor-Leste Represents Resilience and Progress - Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)First-Ever Student Chapter in Timor-Leste Represents Resilience and Progress  Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)

Social protection: Timor-Leste launches its Social Security Portal - ILOSocial protection: Timor-Leste launches its Social Security Portal  ILO

Timor-Leste launches second national STEPwise survey on NCDs, common risk factors - World Health Organization (WHO)Timor-Leste launches second national STEPwise survey on NCDs, common risk factors  World Health Organization (WHO)

Timor-Leste Compact - Millennium Challenge CorporationTimor-Leste Compact  Millennium Challenge Corporation

Japan-Timor-Leste Foreign Minister’s Meeting - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanJapan-Timor-Leste Foreign Minister’s Meeting  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Piloting HIV Self-Testing and PrEP in Timor-Leste - World Health Organization (WHO)Piloting HIV Self-Testing and PrEP in Timor-Leste  World Health Organization (WHO)

EU and Timor-Leste Launch a Project to Enhance Disaster Resilience - EEASEU and Timor-Leste Launch a Project to Enhance Disaster Resilience  EEAS