Aitarak
Anti-independence militia in East Timor / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aitarak (Tetun for 'thorn') was the name of one of the most feared pro-Indonesia militia groups in East Timor during the late 1990s. On April 17, 1999, the group conducted 12 murders at the Manuel Carrascalão House massacre in Dili. That same month members took part in the Liquiçá Church massacre. At its height, the group was led by Eurico Guterres.[1][2]
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Aitarak | |
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Leader | Eurico Guterres |
Dates of operation | 1999 (1999)–2000 (2000) |
Country | East Timor |
Motives | Prevention of East Timor's independence |
Headquarters | Dili, East Timor |
Active regions | East Timor |
Political position | Right-wing |
Major actions | |
Notable attacks | Timor-Leste Scorched Earth campaign |
Status | Defunct |
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