For many years, the government of Timor-Leste has been courting ASEAN with the eventual goal of becoming a member. Timor-Leste believes that membership will bring increased political, economic and security READ MOREREAD MORE
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Drug Trafficking: Why Did Timor-Leste’s Customs Authorities not Detect Illicit Goods Crossing the Border?Drug Trafficking: Why Did Timor-Leste’s Customs Authorities not Detect Illicit Goods Crossing the Border?
On May 29th, 2019 security services of Mota-Ain, Atambua, Indonesia arrested two Timorese nationals (a married couple) at the border crossing of Batugade, where customs officers discovered the presence of READ MOREREAD MORE
A resurgence in violence between banned Martial Arts GroupsA resurgence in violence between banned Martial Arts Groups
2019 has seen an increase in conflict between Martial Arts Groups in Timor-Leste with several recent examples of violence and destruction demonstrating the devastating effects that they can have on READ MOREREAD MORE
The KPK is Abusing its Competence with Physical AggressionThe KPK is Abusing its Competence with Physical Aggression
On July 7th 2019 Fundasaun Mahein (FM) received evidence regarding acts of aggression by the KPK (Konsellu Polisiamentu Komunitariu) against communities in Manleuana, Dili. The incident took place on Sunday READ MOREREAD MORE