East Timor independence

East Timor regained independence on 20 May 2002 after three years under the United Nations Interim Administration for East Timor (UNTAET).[1] From East Timor's perspective, this was the re-establishment of national independence, following the proclamation of independence from Portugal on November 28, 1975, and the Indonesian occupation nine days later. May 20 is a national holiday in East Timor as Independence Day or "Day of Restoration of Independence".[2]

The flags of East Timor and the United Nations on Independence Day 2014.

References
  1. "East Timor celebrates becoming a nation". the Guardian. 2002-05-20. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
  2. Refugees, United Nations High Commissioner for. "A song of freedom for East Timor". UNHCR. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
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