Timor Gap Widens

Asia | 2006

An in-depth look at the background behind the recent unrest in East Timor. One week before shooting started in East Timor, Fretilin held their second conference to elect a leader. The present leader, Mari Alkatiri was up for re-election after allegations that he murdered his opponents. The elections caused riots from the rebel soldiers and their followers which lead to the police opening fire o…