CNRT Party Questions New Government Model
DILI: The President of Timor-Leste’s second most popular political party, Aarão Noé de Jesus, has issued a warning to the…
18 Members of New Government Inaugurated Next Week
DILI: A further 18 members of Timor-Leste’s seventh government will be inaugurated next week, clarifying 48 seats of the 65-seat…
Alkatiri Sworn in as New Prime Minister of Timor-Leste
DILI – The seventh government of Timor-Leste was sworn in on Friday, led by a returning Prime Minister who…
Mari Alkatiri To Be Next Prime Minister of Timor-Leste
DILI – Veteran political figure Mari Alkatiri will be the next Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, after he was voted leader…
Human Rights Group Warns Extending Lere’s Mandate as Head of Defense Force Violation of Law
DILI: The head of Timor-Leste’s human rights and security watchdog, Fundasaun Mahen, has warned maintaining Lere Annan Timur as head…
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Alkatiri Says Fretilin Victory Bitter Sweet
Tuesday, 12 September 2017 09:11 Written by INDEPENDENTEDILI: Winning the parliamentary election has been a bittersweet victory, says Fretilin’s Secretary General Mari Alkatiri, as the political party continues to negotiate a government without majority rule.
10 University Students Arrested As Police Clash with Protestors
Wednesday, 23 August 2017 15:30 Written by INDEPENDENTEDILI – Ten university students are in prison after being arrested in connection with the destruction of state vehicles during a street protest against alleged government corruption on Monday.
New Government Uncertainty Extends into Sixth Week
Tuesday, 22 August 2017 14:34 Written by INDEPENDENTEDILI: The final make-up of Timor-Leste’s new government remains unclear, after an abrupt announcement on Sunday from the Fretilin party that it would continue coalition negotiations with political parties.
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