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
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Instituisaun Naun Govermental Peskiza, Monitorizasaun ho Advokasia ba Setor Seguransa no Defeza iha Timor-Leste.
Strengthening Police Professionalism, Accountability…
Photo: Facebook PNTL ( 23 July 2026) The recent fatal…
From Casino Investments to…
Photo: PNTL, Facebook, July 2026 Over recent weeks, Timor-Leste’s security…
Ghosts in Dili: Aviation…
This report analyses the Cessna Citation 700 private jet incident…
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Strengthening Police Professionalism, Accountability and Operational Capacity: The Role of Regional Cooperation and Domestic Reform
From Casino Investments to Decentralised Scam Centres: Timor-Leste Faces a New Phase of Transnational Organised Crime
Ghosts in Dili: Aviation Gaps, Scam Networks and a Test of Timor-Leste’s Sovereignty
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
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
Land Border Agreement with Indonesia: pragmatism and “high level” politics over sovereignty and community rights?Land Border Agreement with Indonesia: pragmatism and “high level” politics over sovereignty and community rights?
Photo : Internet On 26 January 2024, the governments of Timor-Leste and Indonesia plan to sign an agreement on the final delineation of the land border between the two countries. READ MOREREAD MORE
