Gender-based violence is a persistent social problem in Timor-Leste. Various studies reveal the pervasiveness of violence against women and the inability of institutions to adequately prevent and respond to such READ MOREREAD MORE
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Instituisaun Naun Govermental Peskiza, Monitorizasaun ho Advokasia ba Setor Seguransa no Defeza iha Timor-Leste.
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…
Youth Crime and the…
Photo: PNTL (June 10, 2026) The recent death of a…
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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
Women’s Role in Community Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding in Timor-Leste
Legal Mandate of CEMG and F-FDTL Component Commanders Still UncertainLegal Mandate of CEMG and F-FDTL Component Commanders Still Uncertain
The mandate for the post of Chief of State-Major General of FALINTIL Defense Force of Timor-Leste (CEMG F-FDTL), currently held by Major General Lere Anan Timur, ended on October 6th READ MOREREAD MORE
FM’s Challenge to PNTL Leaders: Make 2019 a Year of ChangeFM’s Challenge to PNTL Leaders: Make 2019 a Year of Change
As the end of the year approaches, Fundasaun Mahein (FM) looks back at the major challenges and lessons learned for PNTL in 2018. FM observes that many of PNTL’s problems READ MOREREAD MORE
Gender Responsive Measures in Security InstitutionsGender Responsive Measures in Security Institutions
As Timor-Leste continues to modernise its security sector, a critical reform will be the inclusion of gender-related mechanisms to promote equality and equity in the police and military. According to READ MOREREAD MORE
