Protesting dimissed soldiers gather at their camp at Taci Tolu the day before commencing their demonstration. The soldiers, most of whom are from the western regions of East Timor, demanded an investigation into their claims that they had been
Protesting dimissed soldiers gather in their uniforms, the morning of the march on Dili which began their 4-day demonstration. Dili, Timor-Leste, 24 April 2006
Protesting dimissed soldiers gather in their uniforms, the morning of the march on Dili which began their 4-day demonstration. Dili, Timor-Leste, 24 April 2006
A dismissed soldier carries a banner depicting a caricature of armed forces commander Taur Matan Ruak, the day before the soldiers marched on Dili. Dili, Timor-Leste, 23 April 2006
Protesting dimissed soldiers review the list of names on their petition to the government (by which they subsequently became known as the "petitioners"). It is a solemn moment as they commit their names to history. Dili, Timor-Leste, 23 April
Protesting dimissed soldiers gather at their camp at Taci Tolu the day before commencing their demonstration. Dili, Timor-Leste, 23 April 2006
Protesting dimissed soldiers gather at their camp at Taci Tolu the day before commencing their demonstration. Dili, Timor-Leste, 23 April 2006
Soldiers and civilians prepare banners for the upcoming demonstration.  Dili, Timor-Leste, 22 April 2006
Protesting soldiers gather in their camp at Taci Tolu the day before the demonstration. 591 dismissed soldiers from East Timor's western districts petitioned the government for action against their claims of discrimination within the military b
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