On 17 July 1976 , Indonesia annexed East Timor , which it designated the 27th province of Indonesia , Timor Timur ( Indonesian for East Timor ) , with Dili as its capital .
However , nine days later , on 7 December , Indonesian forces invaded Dili .
On 17 July 1976 , Indonesian annexed East Timor , which Indonesian designated the 27th province of Indonesian , Timor Timur ( Indonesian for East Timor ) , with Dili as Indonesian 's capital .
However , nine days later , on 7 December , Indonesian forces invaded Dili .