The 20th century in Timor-Leste was marked by mass violence, including the Manufahi Rebellion against Portuguese rule and brutal Indonesian occupation, with the Japanese occupation often overlooked. A document recently discovered reveals 32,368 deaths due to unnatural causes and murder during the Japanese occupation, prompting a reassessment of the death toll estimates. Using census data, an estimate of around 50,000 deaths from malnutrition and disease during the Japanese occupation is proposed, aligning with historical estimates of the death toll in Portuguese Timor.
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In July, Nigel Farage of Reform UK won a seat in the House of Commons on his eighth attempt, aiming to shake up Britain's traditional two-party system. Farage predicts a political revolution with hundreds of newcomers under the Reform UK label by the next election in 2029, challenging both the Conservative and Labour parties as he gains momentum and becomes a frontrunner for the position of Prime Minister. The UK's political landscape is shifting towards...
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