Apr 17 U.N. Certifies Gusmao Landslide, East Timor Nears Independence United Nations election monitors certified the landslide victory of long-time resistance leader Xanana Gusmao in East Timor's first presidential election. The vote is one of the final steps towards the full independence of the half-island region. Continue reading
Apr 16 Popular Leader Sweeps East Timor Election Residents of the tiny half-island territory of East Timor voted overwhelmingly last weekend for a popular independence leader to become their first elected president. Continue reading
Aug 30 East Timor Election Passes Peacefully Voters turned out in force in East Timor for the first democratic election in the region's turbulent history. Continue reading
Aug 29 East Timor to Hold First Free Elections Two years after declaring its independence from Indonesia, East Timor prepares for its first democratic election Thursday. Continue reading
Aug 17 Megawati Acknowledges Timor Independence In her first major speech as Indonesia's president Thursday, Megawati Sukarnoputri said she respected the breakaway province of East Timor's bid for independence. Continue reading