The Portuguese first colonized the island of Timor, of which East Timor is part of along with West Timor, in 1520. The next three centuries marked attempts by the Spanish, the Dutch, and the British to colonize the island. These attempts were successful, but Portuguese sovereignty over East Timor was finalized due to treaties signed in 1860 and 1893. Later, during World War I, Timor became under the control of the Japanese, until the Portuguese once again regained …showed first 75 words of 981 total…

…showed last 75 words of 981 total…action has been done to end these crimes against the people of East Timor. No race has the right to go throught what the people of East Timor have undergone. Torture, kidnappings, disappearances, and death have been commonplace in their country and if something is not done, it will continue for a long time. Bibliography "Amnesty International." Online. Netscape. 26 November 1999. Available: http://www.amnesty.org "Timor Today." Online. Netscape. 26 November 1999. Available: http://www.easttimor.com