Thousands Flee Violence in Capital
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Tens of thousands of East Timorese fled their burning capital or sought refuge in churches, embassies and the airport as gangs terrorized neighborhoods virtually at will. The United Nations evacuated hundreds of employees.
Prime Minister Mari Bin Amude Alkatiri and military leaders held an emergency meeting today to seek an end to the violence in the capital, Dili. Dozens have died in the last week.
The unrest was triggered by the March firing of 600 soldiers from the 1,400-member army.
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