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Alkatiri Calls for An End to Threats to Oecusse People
Wednesday, 30 May 2018 14:02 Written by Cristina XimenesDILI: Out going Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri has called for an end to the targeting of Oecusse street vendors in Dili, amid a spate of violent attacks.
Police Arrest Facebook Users Over “Fake Terrorism” Claims
Wednesday, 30 May 2018 13:58 Written by Cristina XimenesDILI: People found sharing photos of Muslim people living in Timor-Leste and labeling them as terrorists will be arrested, the head of Timor-Leste’s national police Julio Hornai said on Thursday.
Timor-Leste Court Dismisses Fretilin’s Election Recount Claim
Friday, 25 May 2018 10:02 Written by Martinha GusmaoDILI: Timor-Leste’s top court of appeal has dismissed the Fretilin party’s petition for a recount of votes after losing power in the May 12 general election.
Fretilin had called to have votes in four districts recounted after it suffered a heavy swing against it from voters switching to the new Alliance for Change and Progress (AMP) coalition party.
