DILI: The head of Timor-Leste’s human rights and security watchdog, Fundasaun Mahen, has warned maintaining Lere Annan Timur as head of the nation’s defence Force (FFDTL) is a violation of local law, amid concern about lack of replacement options.

DILI: 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.

DILI: Thirteen university students arrested by police for allegedly damaging state vehicles were released from prison on Thursday, after the Dili District court said the case had “no evidence.”