Articles tagged ‘Gusmao’

Australian PM Visits Timor Leste

By Barrie | July 18th, 2006 | Add a Comment »

It appears John Howard has to nip over and check out the situation in East Timor himself just to make sure the country is doing alright. As if he wasn't already a pain in the pocket for the fledgling country.

 

Ramos-Horta Named as Prime Minister: Timor Leste

By Barrie | July 9th, 2006 | Add a Comment »

It was blatantly obvious who was going to be the new PM of Timor Leste with the credentials of a Noble Peace Prize in your back pocket. Horta is seen as a key step toward restoring stability in the young country after months of political uncertainty.

 

Alkatiri To Walk Free: Timor Leste

By Barrie | July 3rd, 2006 | Add a Comment »

You have to admire this forgive and forget attitude of the politicians in Timor Leste. One of them organises a bunch of thugs to go out and knock off his rivals and then when he is found out, he steps down and lo and behold, all is forgiven.