Many hold a grudge against Australia for the role that it played in helping East Timor gain independence from Indonesia.

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The Free West Papua Campaign wants a referendum on independence from Indonesia.

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In 1945, Indonesia claimed independence from the Netherlands with the setting up the Provisional Indonesian Republican Government.

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The Acehnese have long battled for independence, first from Dutch colonialists, and later from the government of Indonesia.

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It was incorporated into Indonesia in 1949, four years after the country had declared its independence from the Dutch crown.

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Though the army has alienated many who once favored integration with Indonesia, East Timorese remain deeply divided on positions ranging from a degree of real autonomy to outright independence.

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