Refugees receiving food, medical supplies in E. Timor

Refugees receiving food, medical supplies in E. Timor

DILI, East Timor - The photo shows refugees receiving food and medical supplies from a volunteer group in Dili, East Timor, on Aug. 28, two days ahead of a referendum determining the territory's future -- independence or the special autonomy status offered by Indonesia.

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