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Dili

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Dil·i  (dl)
The capital of East Timor, on the northwest coast of Timor. Population: 151,000.


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At the government's request, 2000 Australian troops arrived in Dili, the East Timorese capital, to help restore order.
Over the years since then, I have visited Dili many times: to monitor progress for the fledgling Association of Nurses of Timor Leste; to provide support and encouragement; and to ensure that the financial contribution from the nurses of Australia was being used to the best advantage.
A statement by East Timor's two Catholic bishops; Alberto da Silva of Dili and Basilio do Nascimento of Baucau, said the people could not "condone impunity for crimes against humanity.
 
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