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US Marines to Dili
US marines troops in a transport plane going to East Timor to assist with (among other things) intelligence gathering and communications. A calm tension in the air as we approached Dili airport.
Timor Sea, East Timor — October 1999 — ref 1999-10-010
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Cleaning House Ruins
The Perumnas area in Bairopite, in the western part of Dili, was severly damaged during the calamities following the vote for independence from Indonesia 30 August 1999. Numerous people here and many other places were forced to live in partially repaired buildings when returning after being displaced. This woman is cleaning up the ruins of their house before moving in.
Dili, East Timor — October 1999 — ref 1999-10-015
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Ruin of a Home
House in the Perumnas Bairopite area, destroyed during the calamities following the vote for independence from Indonesia 30 August 1999. The graffiti indicates that the neighbourhood was burnt 13 September by BriMob police soldiers (Indonesian federal police) previously stationed there. Furthermore that an East Timorese has taken over the house (which previously was owned by an Indonesian).
Dili, East Timor — October 1999 — ref 1999-10-016
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Fire in the Chapel
Interior from the chapel in the residence of bishop Carlos Belo (1996 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate), destroyed during a vicious attack 6 September 1999, as thousands of terrified people sought refuge there. Even the statue of the virgin Mary was vandalised, it’s nose cut off.
Dili, East Timor — October 1999 — ref 1999-10-021
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Open House
Interior from the residence of Bishop Carlos Belo (1996 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate). His house was one of many destroyed during the calamities following the vote for independence from Indonesia 30 August 1999.
Dili, East Timor — October 1999 — ref 1999-10-022
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Hotel Security
The Hotel Turismo, not too damaged, was still a place many foreigners preferred to live, and thus under heavy protection by (here) the Australian troops.
Dili, East Timor — October 1999 — ref 1999-10-024
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Foreign Legion Assisting Refugees
French Foreign Legion soldiers escort returning refugees to a transit centre where they will receive food and utensils before being transported to their home villages.
Dili, East Timor — October 1999 — ref 1999-10-040
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Aileu Clinic in Ruins
Maryknoll sisters Dorothy McGowan MM (left) and Susan Gubbins MM in the ruins of their catholic clinic and training centre, destroyed during the calamities September 1999.
Aileu, East Timor — June 2000 — ref 2000-06-001
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Suai Massacre Memorial
The memorial for the many people killed during the massacre in the Suai chuch during the calamities September 1999.
Suai, East Timor — 14 February 2001 — ref 2001-02-001
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President Jose Ramos-Horta Greeting the Parade
President Jose Ramos-Horta greeting the parade participants at the official celebrations on the 2009 East Timor (Timor-Leste) National Day in front of the Government Palace in the capital Dili.
Dili, East Timor — 20 May 2009 — ref 20090520-010
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Dr Dan Receives Medal
Daniel “Dr Dan” Murphy receives a medal for merit from President Jose Ramos-Horta during the official celebrations on the 2009 East Timor (Timor-Leste) National Day in front of the Government Palace in the capital Dili.
Dili, East Timor — 20 May 2009 — ref 20090520-064
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FDTL Soldier with Army Flag
FDTL soldier with army flag at the official celebrations on the 2009 East Timor (Timor-Leste) National Day in front of the Government Palace in the capital Dili.
Dili, East Timor — 20 May 2009 — ref 20090520-072
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FDTL Officer with Sword
FDTL officer with sword at official celebrations on the 2009 East Timor (Timor-Leste) National Day in front of the Government Palace in the capital Dili.
Dili, East Timor — 20 May 2009 — ref 20090520-080
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Youth with National Flags
Youth marching with national flags at the official celebrations on the 2009 East Timor (Timor-Leste) National Day in front of the Government Palace in the capital Dili.
Dili, East Timor — 20 May 2009 — ref 20090520-089
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Girl with TL Flag
Young woman carrying flag at the parade during the official celebrations on the 2009 East Timor (Timor-Leste) National Day in front of the Government Palace in the capital Dili.
Dili, East Timor — 20 May 2009 — ref 20090520-102
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Traditional Guards with Flag
Group with flag lead by man with sword, from the Veteran Traditional Guards in local garbs participating in the parade during the official celebrations on the 2009 East Timor (Timor-Leste) National Day in front of the Government Palace in the capital Dili.
Dili, East Timor — 20 May 2009 — ref 20090520-123
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Traditional Guards with Flags
Veteran Traditional Guards in local garbs carrying flags participating in the parade during the official celebrations on the 2009 East Timor (Timor-Leste) National Day in front of the Government Palace in the capital Dili.
Dili, East Timor — 20 May 2009 — ref 20090520-142
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Veteran with Drum
FDTL veteran soldier playing drum at the parade during the official celebrations on the 2009 East Timor (Timor-Leste) National Day in front of the Government Palace in the capital Dili.
Dili, East Timor — 20 May 2009 — 20090520-095
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Traditional Guard with Drum
Veteran Traditional Guard with drum participating in the parade during the official celebrations on the 2009 East Timor (Timor-Leste) National Day in front of the Government Palace in the capital Dili.
Dili, East Timor — 20 May 2009 — ref 20090520-124
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Traditional Guard with Sword
Veteran Traditional Guard with sword participating in the parade during the official celebrations on the 2009 East Timor (Timor-Leste) National Day in front of the Government Palace in the capital Dili.
Dili, East Timor — 20 May 2009 — ref 20090520-127
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Traditional Guard with Horn
Veteran Traditional Guard with horn participating in the parade during the official celebrations on the 2009 East Timor (Timor-Leste) National Day in front of the Government Palace in the capital Dili.
Dili, East Timor — 20 May 2009 — ref 20090520-138
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Traditional Guard with Sword
Veteran Traditional Guard with sword participating in the parade during the official celebrations on the 2009 East Timor (Timor-Leste) National Day in front of the Government Palace in the capital Dili.
Dili, East Timor — 20 May 2009 — ref 20090520-143