Table of Contents

Introduction; The 5th May Agreements; Launching UNAMET; Preparing the ballot; Reconciliation and the laying down of arms; Looking ahead; Ballot and revenge; International intervention; Conclusion

About the Author

Ian Martin was special representative of the UN Secretary-General for the East Timor Popular Consultation and head of UNAMET. He has also served as secretary general of Amnesty International and has worked for the UN and other international organizations in Haiti, Rwanda, and Bosnia.