Indonesian occupation of East Timor

Part of the Cold War

Location of East Timor, with nearby countries shown.

Date	7 December 1975 – 31 October 1999
Location	East Timor
Result	East Timor gains independence after an independence referendum votes to leave Indonesia

Belligerents

Supported by:
Australia (until 1991)
Canada (until 1991)
Malaysia (until 1991)
United Kingdom (until 1991)

United States (until 1991)

Supported by:
Portugal
Mozambique
Libya
Free Aceh Movement
Soviet Union (1975–1991)
Russia (1991–1999)
Australia (1999)
Canada (1999)
China (1999)
Malaysia (1999)
United Kingdom (1999)

Commanders and leaders

Casualties and losses

Estimates range from 100,000–300,000 dead (see below)

Supported by:
Australia (until 1991)
Canada (until 1991)
Malaysia (until 1991)
United Kingdom (until 1991)