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        Prime minister supports new anti-corruption plan

        Diario Nacional , 12 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
        The Deputy Prime Minister for Management and Public Administration, Mario Viegas Carrascalão, has officially presented a new strategic plan for combating corruption in Timor-Leste, saying that Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão agrees with the plan, but some ministers continue to refuse it.

      • Laws on Municipal Elections still to be heard in parliament

        Diario Nacional , 12 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
        The municipal assembly elections due to be held this year could be delayed due to laws regarding the elections not being passed through parliament.

      • Maria Paixao calls for Independent Courts on Salsinha Case

        Diario Nacional , 12 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
        Deputy Parliamentary President Maria Paixão has said that justice process in Timor-Leste should uncover the truth about the attempts to assassinate President Jose Ramos Horta, so that the public can have more trust in the country’s judicial system.

      • Local residents call for resistance leader’s arrest

        Diario Nacional , 12 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
        Zumalai residents have urged the National Police to capture the leader for the ex-resistance group CPD-RDTL, Antonio Aitahan Matak.

      • Bribery impeding investment in Timor-Leste

        Suara Timor Loro Sa’e , 12 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
        The Deputy Prime Minister for Management and Public Administration, Mario Viegas Carrascalão, has said bribery and bureaucracy impede both national and international enterprises to invest in the country.

      • Current arrangements with UN Police not working: National Police Chief

        Suara Timor Loro Sa’e , 12 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
        The Timorese National Police Commander, Longinhos Monteiro, has urged the Government to review current arrangements with the UN Police, because the Timorese police need to be more involved with stability efforts in the country.

      • National Police should stay away from politics: Social Party President

        Suara Timor Loro Sa’e , 12 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
        The President of the Timorese Socialist Party, Nelson Correira, has said that the National Police force should stay away from politics, so that it can regain the confidence of the Timorese people..

      • Public Defender call for courts to free Salsinha and his followers

        Suara Timor Loro Sa’e , 12 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
        The public defender for the ex-rebel leader Gastão Salsinha, and his followers, has urged the courts to free his clients, because the evidences provided are not strong to charge them.

      Deputy PM Carrascalão presents new corruption plan at council of ministries
      Timor Post , 12 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
      The Deputy Prime Minister for Management and Public Administration, Mario Carrascalão, has said that he has presented a new strategic plan to combat corruption in the country to the Council of Ministries, but that his ideas had mixed results at the meeting.

    • The Court will reveal truth: Alfredo Reinado’s Father

      Timor Post , 12 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
      The former rebel leader Alredo Reinado’s foster-father, Vitor Alves, says he believes that recent court case of Gastao Salsinha will reveal the truth about the attempted assassination of President Horta on February 11th, 2008.

    • Ninja Gangs burn down houses, despite police intervention

      Timor Post , 12 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
      Zumalai residents have voice their surprise that ninja gangs continue to attack their area, despite the national police and army being sent in late last week.

    • European Union and the International Justice Transition Center launch new peace project

      Timor Post , 12 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
      The European Union and the International Justice Transition Center (IJTC) have launched a new project to promote stability in the country.

    • Parliamentary Committee A and Gender Equality Secretary discuss possible changes to domestic violence laws

      Timor Post , 12 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
      The Parliamentary Committee A for Law, Constitution, and Local Power President, Fernanda Borges, has said that there may be some possible changes to laws on gender, particularly regarding domestic violence, following discussions with the State Secretary for Promotion and Gender Equality Idelta Maria Rodriguez.

    • Committee B President calls for Govt to review role of United Nations Police

      Suara Timor Loro Sa’e , 12 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
      The Parliamentary Committee B for Defense and Security President, Duarte Nunes, has called for the Government to review the agreement made with the United Nations Police, particularly relating to security.

    • Courts questions about President Horta’s position to testify

      Radio Televisaun Timor Leste , 12 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
      The Courts has questioned abut President Jose Ramos Horta’s position, because he has yet to respond to the written questions made by the court in relation to the trial for the attempted assassination on February 11, 2008.

    • Political party representative participate in training

      Radio Televisaun Timor Leste , 12 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
      The United Nations development Program (UNDP) Coordinator for Training, Bernardo Cardoso said the boards and the political party members should have knowledge about laws before the implementation of system of municipality.

    Parliament urges investigation into customs bribery
    Diario Nacional , 11 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
    Members of the National Parliament have urged the department of prosecution to launch an investigation into alleged bribery involving the customs department.

  • Anti-corruption commission yet to combat corruption

    Diario Nacional , 11 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
    The MP Cipriana Pereira from Fretilin party has said that the Anti-Corruption Commission will not be able to combat corruption this year, because it should be making preparatory plans such as office preparations and recruiting its officers.

  • Thirty-five corruption cases still to be heard in courts

    Diario Nacional , 11 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
    Dili District Prosecutor Chief, Aderito Tilman, has said that there are thirty-five corruption cases still to be heard in the courts.

  • Parliamentary Committee releases report on Ombudsman role

    Diario Nacional , 11 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
    The Parliamentary Committee A for Constitution, Justice and Administration has released a report on the role of the Timorese Human Rights and Justice Ombudsman to look at difficulties this position faces.

  • Parliament yet to elect new ombudsman

    Diario Nacional , 11 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
    The term of the Timorese Human Rights and Justice Ombudsman Sebastião Ximenes has ended, but the parliament has yet to appoint a new ombudsman at this stage.

  • Two platoons of Timorese army deployed in Bobonaro and Kovalima

    Timor Post , 11 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
    The Timorese Defense Force (F-FDTL) Commander, Major General Taur Matan Ruak, has announced that the Timorese army has deployed two platoons of the national army in Bobonaro and Kovalima districts.

  • UN Population Agency to provide new equipment for Dili Med Students

    Timor Post , 11 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
    The United Nations Population Fund Agency (UNFPA) has provided some equipment to medical students from the National University to assist their practical learning.

  • Social Democratic MP Riak Leman says National Police should arrest resistance leader

    Timor Post , 11 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
    The Social Democratic Party MP, Vidal “Riak Leman” de Jesus, has called for the Timorese National Police to arrest the leader of the ex-resistance organization CPD-RDTL, Antonio Aitahan Matak, after allegations that members of his group involved in criminal activities.

  UN Ambassador meets with State Secretary for Youth and Sport, Miguel Manetelu
  Timor Post , 11 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
  The State Secretary for Sport and Youth, Miguel Manetelu, has announced that he’s been in discussion with the Special Representative for the United Nations to Timor-Leste, Ameerah Haq, regarding possibilities for the country’s future youth programs.

• Parliamentary President Lasama calls for new candidates for Ombudsman

  Timor Post , 11 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
  The Parliamentary President, Fernando “Lasama” de Araujo, has called for the parliamentary benches to present their candidate to replace the former ombudsmen, Sebastião Dias Ximenes.

• National Police may arrest Ex-resistance leader Aitahan Matak

  Suara Timor Loro Sa’e , 11 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
  The Timorese Police Commander, Commissary Longuinhos Monteiro, has said that the National Police have strong evidence supporting the arrest of the ex-resistance organization CPD-RDTL’s leader, Antonio Matak.

• Reinado’s family wants the truth

  Suara Timor Loro Sa’e , 11 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
  The former rebel leader Alfredo Reinado’s family have demanded justice over his death, which they say still remains a mystery.

• National Army soldiers sent to stop ninja gang violence

  Radio Televisaun Timor Leste , 11 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
  The national army commander, Major General Taur Matan Ruak, has announced that he has sent two platoons of his soldiers to the areas which are at high risk of ninja gang activities. Mr. Ruak says that objective of sending the soldiers is to reduce fear amongst local residents after a rise in gang crime.

• National Army ships to arrive in April: General Ruak

  Radio Televisaun Timor Leste , 11 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
  The Timorese Defense Force (F-FDTL) Commander, Major General Taur Matan Ruak has said that two new navy ships that are being constructed in China will arrive in Timor-Leste by the beginning of April.

• President Horta supports Sofia Borges to become Timorese ambassador to the UN

  Radio Televisaun Timor Leste , 11 February 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior
  President Hose Ramos Horta has expressed his endorsement to newly appointed Ambassador to the UN, Sofia Borges, saying that Mrs. Borges is competent to take up the post.