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WHAT THEY SAY
"I was fighting for what was right."
Eurico Guterres, feared militia commander
"If they were angry at me, why did they have to kill my son?"
Manuel Carrascalao, leading advocate of independence, whose 17-year-old son
Manuelito was murdered when militia attacked his house
"Amnesty can be considered, but only after justice, after trials. Not before."
Xanana Gusmao, former guerilla leader who intends to stand for East Timor's
presidency when the country gains full independence next year
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The People's Choice
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He liberated East Timor and is now rebuilding it. But XANANA GUSMÃO does not shoulder greatness easily
From CNN:
East Timor pins hope on energy deal
• One Nation, Many Struggles
The tale of two men caught up in East Timor's violent past illustrates why this week's election is only the first step for a fragile nation
• Independence Day
East Timorese embrace their country's first free elections with a massive -- and peaceful -- turnout
• Interview:
Independence leader Xanana Gusmão talks with TIME
• What You Need to Know:
The Essentials
From CNN:
Counting Begins in East Timor
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ARCHIVE
March 20, 2000
Man of the People
For years, charismatic resistance leader Xanana Gusmao fought the brutality of
the Indonesian army. Now he's fighting to forge East Timor's brutalized people
into a new nation
March 20, 2000
"I Don't Feel Prepared to Lead This Country"
Xanana Gusmão discusses the past and looks to the future
March 20, 2000
Starting Over
Love and food bring the crowds to the Burned House
March 20, 2000
East Timor's Reconstruction
Is aid doing more harm than good?
September 20, 1999
Descent into Chaos
The brutal rampage that has paralyzed the half-island has also severely damaged Indonesia's reputation in the world
September 20, 1999
Hideout
A view from inside the U.S. compound
September 20, 1999
Being Free Is Not the Same Thing as Being Prosperous
Meet the world's next basket case
September 20, 1999
No Refuge
There's no escape from fear in West Timor
September 13, 1999
Birth of a Nation
East Timorese vote overwhelmingly to secede from Indonesia, but ongoing militia
violence ensures a bloody transition to independence
September 6, 1999
No Pain, No Gain
As East Timorese decide on their future, continuing violence threatens to muddy the outcome of the historic vote
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