However, there is no real evidence whatsoever that the people of West Timor, most of whom are from Atoni ethnicity who are the traditional enemy of the East Timorese, have any interest in joining their tribal enemies.
Namun, tidak ada bukti nyata bahwa orang Timor Barat, terutama suku Atoni yang merupakan musuh orang Timor Timur, untuk bergabung dengan Timor Timur.