On November 12, 1991, Indonesian troops opened fire on peaceful demonstrators in Dili, killing over 250 civilians. The Dili Massacre shocked the world, exposing East Timor’s suffering and inspiring its path to independence.
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August 27, 1991 | Moldova Declares Independence from the Soviet Union
On August 27, 1991, Moldova declared its independence from the Soviet Union, setting the stage for its journey as a sovereign nation.