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Timor-Leste politics
East Timorese Flock to Pope Francis’ Mass at Site of John Paul II’s Visit
By Niniek Karmini and Nicole Winfield
Local officials say that 300,000 people, more than a fifth of the country's population, had registered to attend the Mass.
Activists Criticize High Cost of Pope Francis’ Visit to Timor-Leste, One of the Poorest Nations
By Niniek Karmini
With 42 percent of Timor-Leste’s population living below the poverty line, some question the $12 million price tag of the papal visit.
How Timor-Leste Escaped the Political ‘Resource Curse’
By Moritz Schmoll and Geoffrey Swenson
Asia's youngest nation has shown that resource wealth does not necessarily impede the development of a stable democracy.
Timor-Leste’s Independence Hero Xanana Gusmao Returns to Power as PM
By Gantry Meilana
In parliamentary elections in May, the veteran leader capitalized on widespread discontent with the outgoing Freitilin government.
Scenes From Timor-Leste’s Parliamentary Election
By Sacha Shaw
A parliamentary election and the climax of a month of independence celebrations came and went last weekend in Asia's youngest nation.
Timor-Leste’s Opposition Party Wins Most Seats in Parliamentary Election
By Gantry Meilana
The CNRT won 31 out of 65 seats in the National Parliament, putting leader Xanana Gusmao in strong position to form a governing coalition.
It Is in ASEAN’s Strategic Interest to Admit Timor-Leste Now
By Truston Yu
If the nation is not admitted soon, it will fall further behind the 10 members of the Southeast Asian bloc.
Timor-Leste Celebrates Independence Anniversary, New Leader
By Gantry Meilana
Former independence fighter Jose Ramos-Horta has pledged to fight poverty and bridge long-standing political divides.
Timor-Leste Set for Presidential Runoff Election Next Month
By Associated Press
Former President Jose Ramos-Horta will face off against current President Francisco Guterres in a second round of voting on April 19.
Observations From the First Round of Timor-Leste’s Presidential Election
By Li-Li Chen
The election is set for a second-round run off on April 19. But what did we learn from the first round of voting?
Timor-Leste Vote Highlights Young Nation’s Political Impasse
By Fernando da Costa
Can the presidential election, Timor-Leste's fifth since its independence in 2002, break a years-long political deadlock?
Does Timor-Leste’s Upcoming Election Herald a More Inclusive and Progressive Democracy?
By Li-Li Chen
Next week's election will feature more female candidates than ever, but their impact on the country's patriarchal cultural norms remains to be seen.
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