1、1Congressional Research Service. East Timors Coming Decision on Autonomy or Independence.CRS Report RS20256. July 9, 1999. pp. 1-2.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS20332Updated November 5, 1999East Timor Crisis: U.S
2、. Policy and OptionsLarry NikschSpecialist in Asian AffairsForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryEast Timorese voters rejected an Indonesian plan for autonomy in a referendum ofAugust 30, 1999, thus expressing a preference for independence. Since theannouncement of the results of the re
3、ferendum, East Timorese para-military groups,backed by the Indonesian military, have instituted widespread violence and terror. AUnited Nations-sponsored international peace-keeping force entered East Timor in lateSeptember 1999 led by Australian forces. The United States, including the Congress, ha
4、sbeen involved in the issue of East Timor for many years. The Clinton Administration hasacted in the present crisis to pressure Indonesia to accept international peacekeepers,suspend U.S. military-related programs in Indonesia, support the suspension of aidprograms to Indonesia from international fi
