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East Timor Holds First Presidential Vote

HeadlineApr 10, 2007

East Timor has held its first presidential vote since winning independence from Indonesian occupation in 2002. Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta is holding an early lead. Horta spoke during Monday’s vote.

Jose Ramos-Horta: “I don’t want to be elected on the back of violence. So, for me, this is absolutely off limit. Any sort of violence, even insults against other candidates.”

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