What was Xanana's role in the resistance?
Peace negotiator
Rebel leader
Foreign diplomat
Military advisor
Answer
Xanana Gusmão was the leader of the East Timorese resistance movement against Indonesian occupation from 1975 to 1999. Under his leadership, the resistance fought a guerrilla war against the Indonesian military, and eventually succeeded in gaining independence for East Timor in 2002.
Uncovering the Legacy: The Xanana Gusmão Quiz
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