Just past the fruit markets is a bridge named after former Indonesian President Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie. It was opened in 2019 to mark the 20th anniversary of the independence referendum which led to Timor-Leste becoming an independent country, and was understandably controversial. The Indonesian President made the referendum possible (after significant international pressure), but refused to allow a UN protection force, which may have prevented the Indonesian army and supporters killing thousands of Timorese and averted the widespread destruction that followed...
Read moreA regular bridge, but a must stop for people who want to appreciate the late genius...
Read more2 Hari setelah Peresmian Jembatan Ponte Presidente BJ Habibie Bidau Sant'Ana, saya (kiri) dan rekan saya Angga (kanan) mengunjungi jembatan ini di temani teman motoran asal timor leste Boy...
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