DILI : Timor-Leste’s lead conflict prevention organisation has commended a “peaceful” election campaign, dismissing accusations of political parties stirring unrest to gain support. Maria Marilia da Costa, the Director of Belun, said civil society groups overseeing the campaign trail were supportive of current conduct.

DILI: The head of the veterans for Timor-Leste’s Defense Force (FFDTL), speaking publicly on Monday about the growing political instability opposition parties demands to over rule the new government has created, said his members stood behind Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri’s new government.