2006 crisis in Timor-Leste
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The 2006 Timor-Leste crisis began as a conflict between elements of the Timor-Leste Defence Force over discrimination within the military and expanded to a coup attempt and general violence throughout
Photos of ISF during the crisis
Rebel soldier Major Tara (left) hands over his weapon to Lieutenant Colonel Mick Mumford at a ceremony in the city of Gleno on 5 July.
Timor-Leste Defence Force
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The Timor-Leste Defence Force is the military of Timor-Leste. The F-FDTL was established in February 2001 and comprises two infantry battalions, small naval and air components and several supporting u
2006 crisis in Timor-Leste
…The 2006 Timor-Leste crisis began as a conflict between elements of the Timor-Leste Defence Force (F-FDTL) over discrimination within the military and expanded to a coup attempt and general violence throughout the country, centred in the capital…
FALINTIL veterans
F-FDTL soldiers standing in formation
The gate to the F-FDTL Nicolau Lobato Training Centre near Metinaro
East Timorese soldiers during a parade in 2019