East Timor is set for another coalition after the two governing parties in Asia’s youngest democracy clinched a majority of the votes in a trouble-free contest praised Monday as “remarkable” by observers. The poll came at a tough time for the tiny, impoverished country, with key oil reserves running dry while the government struggles to … Read more
East Timor headed to the polls to elect a new parliament Saturday as Asia’s youngest democracy battles economic challenges 15 years after gaining its independence from Indonesia. About 760,000 people are expected to cast their votes for candidates from 21 parties in the tiny half-island nation, in the first parliamentary election since the departure of … Read more
A former guerrilla fighter has won East Timor’s presidential election in just one round, an early count indicated Tuesday, in a sign of growing stability for Asia’s youngest nation. With most ballots counted, Francisco Guterres — known by his nom de guerre “Lu Olo” — had received over 57 percent of votes cast in Monday’s … Read more
East Timor voted for a new president Monday, with a former guerrilla fighter tipped for victory after winning the backing of the two biggest parties, in a new sign of stability for Asia’s youngest nation. The vote comes at a challenging time for the tiny half-island nation 15 years after gaining independence, with oil reserves … Read more