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East Timor declared independent

East Timor has today become an independent state, after years of military occupation by Indonesian forces.

Sun, 19 May, 2002 - 17:02

East Timor has today become an independent state, after years of military occupation by Indonesian forces.

At 4pm Irish time, the United Nation’s Secretary General, Kofi Annan handed over control to the world's newest country.

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