8.12 Timor-Leste

Question 1

Success of non-military intervention example

Answer 1

Timor-Leste

Question 2

What type of intervention was in Timor-Leste

Answer 2

Diplomatic

Question 3

Why intervention in Timor-Leste

Answer 3

1975

Indonesian invasion led to 25% of population dying by disease, violence and famine

Question 4

What was initial UN intervention into Indonesia

Answer 4

1999 independence vote organised with majority support, approx.70%

Question 5

Reaction to initial UN intervention into Indonesia

Answer 5

Anti-independence militia (supported by Indonesia) did violent campaign

Question 6

Anti-independence militia violence

Answer 6

UN estimated 7000 killed

Infrastructure and homes destroyed

Question 7

Reaction to Anti-independence militia violence

Answer 7

USA and UK arms embargoes against Indonesia

UN pressure Indo into maintaining security and humanitarian aid

Question 8

When did Timor-Leste gain independence

Answer 8

2002

Indonesia peacefully withdrew