We now know it was an Indonesian led attack at dawn.
Many potential witnesses are still in positions in the Indonesian administration in Timor.
The 20th anniversary has jogged our memories and has produced more witnesses. The Sherman Report has produced some useful material. That is not the end of the story - he himself says his was a preliminary inquiry. He could have pursued individual responsibility, who was accountable, who should be questioned given the opportunity. McDonald is not sure whether Sherman saw all the intelligence material - if he did, McDonald has misgivings about how thoroughly he reviewed that material.