Photo: Fundasaun Mahein, April 2024 Numerous media reports have circulated recently in Timor-Leste describing allegations of extortion or corruption involving personnel of the Scientific and Criminal Investigation Police (PCIC). READ MOREREAD MORE
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Instituisaun Naun Govermental Peskiza, Monitorizasaun ho Advokasia ba Setor Seguransa no Defeza iha Timor-Leste.
Youth Crime and the…
Photo: PNTL (June 10, 2026) The recent death of a…
Reviving Pensamento: A Call…
Photo: Fundasaun Mahein (May 2026) Introduction Timor-Leste’s future will be…
Politicisation, Professionalism and Meritocracy:…
Photo: PNTL 2026 Fundasaun Mahein (FM) has consistently argued that…
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Youth Crime and the Crisis of Social Order
Reviving Pensamento: A Call for Evidence-Based Public Debate in Timor-Leste
Politicisation, Professionalism and Meritocracy: Reform Timor-Leste’s Security Institutions to Promote Peace, Stability and Development
Women’s Role in Community Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding in Timor-Leste
Parseria Foun ba Era Foun: Sovereignty, Security and Strategy in a Changing World
From Best Practice to Best Fit: Reform the RDTL Constitution to Secure Political Stability, Strengthen Governance and Accelerate Development
The crisis of Timorese youth as institutional failure to promote responsibility, creativity and inclusionThe crisis of Timorese youth as institutional failure to promote responsibility, creativity and inclusion
Photo: Internet This article responds to growing public concerns regarding the phenomenon of youth violence and other problematic behaviours occurring in bairros across the country. Frequent violent incidents, including beatings, READ MOREREAD MORE
Restoring the Democratic Rule of Law, or Maintaining the Oligarchic Rule of the Deal?Restoring the Democratic Rule of Law, or Maintaining the Oligarchic Rule of the Deal?
Photo : Internet This article discusses several recent controversies surrounding government decisions and practices and analyses their implications for Timor-Leste’s long-term stability and security. As these issues have directly affected READ MOREREAD MORE
Observations on F-FDTL’s Transformation Day: “Time to Professionalise, Time to Modernise”Observations on F-FDTL’s Transformation Day: “Time to Professionalise, Time to Modernise”
Photo : F-FDTL The theme of this year’s celebration of FALINTIL’s transformation to F-FDTL is “Time to Professionalise, Time to Modernise.” As a civil society organisation dedicated to promoting human READ MOREREAD MORE
