East Timor

  • Sep 26, 2006
  • 1 min read

EAST TIMOR: Prime minister talks with rebel leader

Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta today held talks with rebel leader Gastao Salsinha, the leader of...

East Timor
  • Sep 5, 2006
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AUSTRALIA/EAST TIMOR: Downer resists troop reduction

A 350-strong UN military force will not be enough to support peace-keeping efforts in East Timor,...

East Timor
  • Jul 7, 2006
  • 6 min read

EAST TIMOR: New government will focus on elections

President Xanana Gusmao will name an interim prime minister tomorrow. Clashes between rival...

East Timor
  • Jul 3, 2006
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EAST TIMOR: Cabinet reconvenes after PM's departure

Government operations resumed today, after weeks of violence and political upheaval prompted the...

East Timor
  • Jun 26, 2006
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EAST TIMOR: Outlook improves after PM's resignation

Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri resigned today, having been under pressure to do so for weeks...

East Timor
  • Jun 16, 2006
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EAST TIMOR: President persuades rebels to disarm

Rebels started handing over their weapons today, responding to an appeal from President Xanana...

East Timor
  • Jun 8, 2006
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EAST TIMOR: Ruling party attacked outside Dili

The ruling party's offices outside Dili came under attack yesterday, according to reports today.

East Timor
  • Jun 5, 2006
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ASIA: Australia appeals for East Timor troops

Australia used an annual security meeting to lobby for a collaborative Asian response to the East...

East Timor