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Horta wants to halt 2006 crisis’ case

Suara Timor Loro Sa’e , 18 May 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior

President Jose Ramos Horta said the country’s crises in 2006 were appeared by the ex-petitioning soldiers, but it happened due to failure of the Timorese leaders.

Nine of F-FDTL officers testify in court

Timor Post , 18 May 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior

Nine officers of the Timorese Defense Force (F-FDTL) testified in the court yesterday regarding the ambush set up by ex-rebel group by the slain Alfedo Alves Reinado in Fatu-Ahi, a suburb of the Capital Dili.

Govt should not impede improvement of justice sector

Suara Timor Loro Sa’e , 17 May 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior

Director for Judicial System Monitoring Program (JSMP), Luis Sampaio said the country’s politicians should not put their hands into judicial sector’s role due to contribution of the leaders in the improvement of the country’s judicial sector was necessary.

President Horta: “Pardon for Salsinha and his men depends on trial process

Timor Post , 17 May 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior

President Jose Ramos Horta has said that he would not grantee pardon to the ex-rebel leader Gastão Salsinha and his men recklessly when the court was yet to make final decision on this case.

Justice will not work well if Public Prosecution is weak: Horta

Suara Timor Loro Sa’e , 14 May 2010- Summary by Alberico Junior

President Jose Ramos Horta has held an official visit to the office of the Public Prosecution to take a look closer at its work. During his visit Horta said justice in the country would not work well if the Public Prosecution was weak.