see also: The Propaganda Model: A Case Study
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Cambodia |
East Timor
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Early 70s: USA bombs Cambodia (during Vietnam War). Downplayed by US media.
Khmer Rouge gains support and takes over Cambodia in 1975. Now "right story" for US media: atrocities exaggerated.
NY Times Index 1975-79 Cambodia: 1.175 Column Inchs |
After Independence from Portugal civil war. Victory for left-wing Fretilin.
Indonesia invades December 7th 1975 (a few days after Ford and Kissinger had visited Indonesia).
US provided 90% of the arms.
1978 atrocities approach genocidal level.
A few people in the US lobby for the issue.
NY Times Index 1975-79 Timor: 70 Column Inchs |