Beginning of East Timorese Civil War

Date: August 11, 1975 • Location: Dili, Timor-Leste

This milestone marked the outbreak and beginning of this historic period, which spanned 1975–1999.

The Timorese Democratic Union is a conservative political party in Timor-Leste. It was the first party to be established in the country on 11 May 1974, following the Carnation Revolution in Portugal.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Timor-Leste's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.