What was his post in East Timor in 1999?
President
General
Commander of the International Force for East Timor
Peacekeeper
Answer
In 1999, the United Nations established the International Force for East Timor (INTERFET) to restore order in the wake of a referendum on the future of the territory. John Sanderson was the commander of INTERFET from October 1999 to March 2000. He oversaw the withdrawal of Indonesian troops from East Timor and the establishment of a UN peacekeeping force.
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