Black September Monument (Suai)

East Timor / Cova Lima / Suai

Black September Monument

In Sept 6, 1999, 200+ (adults and children) sought refuge at the local catholic church. At 2pm on the same day, Indon militia attacked the church killing all inside including three priests and burned the piled bodies afterward. This according to a friend from Suai.
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Coordinates:   9°18'49"S   125°15'18"E
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