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1988
A renewed emphasis on decolonization is
proposed, intending to bring about an end to
colonialism by the end of the millennium.
1990–2000
The International Decade for the Eradication of
Colonialism.
1990
The Non-Self-Governing Territory of South West
Africa gains independence as the country of
Namibia.
October 1994
The island of Palau becomes self-governing in free
association with the United States.
November 1, 1994
The Trusteeship Council holds its last meeting.
2001–2010
The Second International Decade for the
Eradication of Colonialism.
2002
East Timor gains independence as the country of
Timor Leste.
2004
The Pacific island of Tokelau chooses to become
an Associated State of New Zealand.
2011
Beginning of the Third International Decade for
the Eradication of Colonialism.
2014
Security Council reaffirms its desire to see Western
Sahara become independent.
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