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East Timor to acheive formal independence on May 20th

East Timor is to achieve formal independence from Indonesia on May 20th.

The United Nations special representative for the territory, Sergio Viera De Mello, says this is the beginning of a new stage of achievements.

He says the country is going to address the challenge of building a new, humanitarian and just society.

East Timor's first presidential election is to be held on April 14th and is seen as a final step towards independence.

6/02/2002 6:06:54 AM | ABC Radio Australia News

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