Before colonial rule, this island was controlled by the kingdom of Wewiku-Wehali, and in the 17th century, the Topasses ruled it from the city of Lifau, which is now in its Oecussi-Ambeno region.
Before colonial rule, this island was controlled by the kingdom of Wewiku-Wehali, and in the 17th century, the Topasses ruled it from the city of Lifau, which is now in its Oecussi-Ambeno region. Kemak, Bunak and Atoni are among the native languages spoken here, although Tetum is the only one with official status, and this island was the final destination of William Bligh and crew after the mutiny and a failed attempt to land at Tofua. This island lies south of the Ombar and Wetar straits, and east of the Savu Sea, while its larger cities include Baucau, Pantemakassar and Kupang. The murder of cameramen known as the Balibo Five occurred on this island, and was a result of conflicts between the FRETELIN and FALINTIL, while the 1991 Santa Cruz Massacre here brought international attention to an independence movement led by Xanana Gusmao and Jose Ramos-Horta, which succeeded in ► 1999. For 10 points, name this island of the Lesser Sundas which is shared by Indonesia and a former Portuguese colony with capital at Dili.
Before colonial rule, this island was controlled by the kingdom of Wewiku-Wehali, and in the 17th century, the Topasses ruled it from the city of Lifau, which is now in its Oecussi-Ambeno region.
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