Kopassus veterans mark 40 years since Indonesia's invasion of East Timor Veterans of Indonesia's Kopassus special forces have gathered to mark the 40th anniversary of Indonesia's invasion of East Timor, the beginning of a brutal guerilla war that did not fully end until 1999

In December 1975, as the special forces mission began against East Timor's left-wing government, US secretary of state Henry Kissinger was in Jakarta for talks with Indonesian president Suharto.

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Published inABC Premium News
Main Author Harvey, Adam
Format Newsletter
LanguageEnglish
Published Sydney Australian Broadcasting Corporation 08.12.2015
Subjects
Human rights
Special forces
Timor-Leste
Indonesia
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Summary:In December 1975, as the special forces mission began against East Timor's left-wing government, US secretary of state Henry Kissinger was in Jakarta for talks with Indonesian president Suharto.