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Timor-Leste poverty
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.
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.
Rethinking Timor-Leste’s COVID-19 State of Emergency
By Li-Li Chen
Is the country’s coronavirus policy protecting the vulnerable or leaving them behind?
To Continue Development, Timor-Leste Needs a Return to ‘National Unity’
By Jonas Guterres
The fight for independence is over, but Timor-Leste needs to unite as a country yet again to fight its new war against poverty.
Timor-Leste: Why Water Is More Important Than Oil
By Christopher Ryan
Despite progress on other development metrics, Timor-Leste has under-invested in access to clean water.
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