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East Timor independence: Three key Kiwis remember the bloody road to peace

Kurt Bayer
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South Island Head of News·NZ Herald·
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East Timor independence: Three key Kiwis remember the bloody road to peace
East Timor independence: Three key Kiwis remember the bloody road to peace

Today marks the 25th anniversary of East Timor voting to separate from Indonesia - a result which sparked a violent backlash which killed hundreds and left thousands displaced. Five years ago, Herald senior journalist Kurt Bayer spoke to three Kiwis who played critical roles on the bloody road to peace.

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