In East Timor, Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri announced today he is ready to step down. Alkatiri has been blamed for weeks of unrest following his decision to dismiss hundreds of troops from the military. Alkatiri said he is resigning to avoid the departure of President Xanana Gusmao. Gusmao had threatened to quit unless Alkatiri left office.
East Timor PM Resigns
HeadlineJun 26, 2006