Frente Revolucionária de Timor-Leste Independente (FRETILIN)

FRETILIN, or the Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor, is a political organization that fought for East Timor's independence from Portuguese and Indonesian control. Founded in 1974, it played a central role in uniting East Timorese people to seek self-rule. FRETILIN led efforts to establish a sovereign nation, declaring independence in 1975, though Indonesia invaded shortly after. The group has been influential in East Timor’s journey to sovereignty, advocating for national self-determination and democracy. Today, FRETILIN remains a major political party in East Timor, shaping the country’s political landscape.