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Xanana Gusmao, the resistance leader who became the first president of East Timor when it became formally independent on May 20, 2002. [Reuters]
Xanana Gusmao puts political retirement plans on hold - Audio feature from Connect Asia program 30/03/2007
 listen windows media >East Timor's outgoing president, Xanana Gusmao, wants to be the next Prime Minister. But, he says, some of the ongoing gang related violence is an attempt to discredit his Presidency. Presenter - Karon Snowdon Speaker - Xanana Gusmao, president of East Timor Xanana Gusmao announces new political party - Audio feature from the Asia Pacific program 27/03/2007
listen windows media >East Timor's election fever has gripped the President, who is due to step down in May. Xanana Gusmao has announced the formation of a new party. The new CNRT, the National Congress for Timorese Reconstruction aims to loosen the grip of East Timor's biggest party Fretilin. Presenter/Interviewer - Karon Snowdon Speakers - Xanana Gusmao, President of East Timor, Jorge Teme, spokesman for Fretilin Mudansa and former Ambassador to Australia President threatens to call state of emergency - Radio Australia News 06/03/2007
East Timor's president says he may impose a state of emergency to restore law and order in his country.
Clashes involving rock throwers and demonstrators burning tyres in parts of Dili are being blamed on supporters of the fugitive rebel leader, Alfredo Reinado. President Xanana Gusmao has threatened to impose a state of emergency to stop an outbreak of civil unrest, and if criminal gangs continue to harass people. He has vowed to use all legal means to pursue the rebel leader. Britain's foreign office has advised against all travel to East Timor, and the Australian government has approved the voluntary departure of non-emergency staff. |
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