Timorese women break silence on systematic sexual violence during Indonesian occupation
A new book documents sexual violence endured by Timorese women during Indonesia's 1975-1999 occupation, including testimony from Maria de Fátima, who was detained and repeatedly raped at Baucau's Hotel Flamboyan. She bore four children from the assaults and remained silent for decades due to shame and fear. Her daughter Fernanda faced discrimination at school, unaware of her mother's traumatic.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 19:25 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 19:30 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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