East Timor's independence referendum
GPTKB entity
Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
referendum
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:UN_transitional_administration
reconstruction efforts widespread violence humanitarian aid efforts national reconciliation processes establishment of democratic governance |
| gptkbp:conducted |
gptkb:UNAMET
|
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
increased political engagement
development of national symbols strengthened national identity revival of local traditions emphasis on education and literacy |
| gptkbp:economicImpact |
oil and gas resources
tourism potential foreign investment opportunities infrastructure development needs challenges in economic development |
| gptkbp:followedBy |
East_Timor's_declaration_of_independence
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| gptkbp:heldIn |
August 30, 1999
|
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
post-colonial struggles
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
East Timor's independence referendum
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| gptkbp:impact |
regional_stability_in_Southeast_Asia
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
Indonesian_occupation
|
| gptkbp:internationalClassification |
condemnation of violence
|
| gptkbp:internationalCooperation |
various NGOs
foreign governments |
| gptkbp:involved |
pro-independence groups
pro-autonomy groups |
| gptkbp:keyFigures |
gptkb:Xanana_Gusmão
José Ramos-Horta Mari Alkatiri |
| gptkbp:legacy |
symbol of self-determination
inspiration for other independence movements contribution to global human rights discourse example of successful international intervention reminder of the importance of democratic processes |
| gptkbp:legalStatus |
gptkb:UN_Security_Council_Resolution_1272
gptkb:UN_Security_Council_Resolution_1246 |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:East_Timor
|
| gptkbp:mediaCoverage |
extensive international media coverage
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
East_Timor_became_a_UN_member_state
|
| gptkbp:politicalParty |
78.5% for independence
|
| gptkbp:politicalRole |
formation of new political parties
increased international relations establishment of a constitution participation in regional organizations first presidential elections in 2002 |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
1998 autonomy proposal
|
| gptkbp:relatedEvent |
1991 Santa Cruz Massacre
1999 East Timor crisis |
| gptkbp:resultedIn |
independence_from_Indonesia
|
| gptkbp:significance |
paved_the_way_for_East_Timor's_independence
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| gptkbp:training |
gptkb:United_Nations
|
| gptkbp:voterTurnout |
98.6%
|