DILI: Protests over a proposed criminal defamation law spread to the University of Timor-Leste on Monday as critics said the government was pushing an agenda that was in conflict with the country’s freedom of expression rights.

DILI:  Timor-Leste’s Minister of Parliament and Communication Francisco Zeronimo on Monday warned any attempt by government media officer’s to block journalists accessing government Ministers would do lasting damage to the public’s right to receive information.

DILI: Major General of Timor-Leste Defence Force Lere Anan Timur has called for an end to character sledging by politicians on social media.