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To: The Philosopher who wrote (54994)	9/10/1999 3:45:00 PM
From: Constant Reader	Respond to of 108807

Christopher, the article in Mother Jones gives a very good accounting of the course of events in such a short space. For comprehensive information about East Timor, those interested might like to visit: uset.org.au Although I claim no particular expertise, I have followed this sad saga for 22+ years. One of my college roommates was a refugee from Timor. Regards.

To: The Philosopher who wrote (54994)	9/10/1999 6:44:00 PM
From: Dayuhan	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

I imagine the situation would be dubious, legally. The UN never recognized the annexation, which I suppose makes it illegal, but I don't think E. Timor was ever recognized as an independent state either. I don't have the chronology at my fingertips now. I have some books here that deal with it; I'll read up after today's excursion. The original annexation was not protested by the US or its allies; Fretilin, the group which would have taken control of an independent E. Timor, was generally believed to lean left. I don't know for a fact that we encouraged the annexation, but we certainly didn't oppose it.