Fundasaun Mahein (FM) was pleased to observe that the 2017 Presidential elections were conducted peacefully and without major incident. FM also congratulates Mr Lu Olo on his victory. FM remains READ MOREREAD MORE
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Youth Crime and the…
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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
Presidential Election 2017: Success and Maturity of the Timorese People in Democratic CulturePresidential Election 2017: Success and Maturity of the Timorese People in Democratic Culture
The Presidential Election conducted on March 20 2017 was the first election organized by the Timorese people, with the previous elections in 2012, 2007, 2002 and 2001, organised and supported READ MOREREAD MORE
Illegal Fishing and Shark PoachingIllegal Fishing and Shark Poaching
March 7th 2017 This Mahein’s Thoughts Report No.14 relates to the activities of Hong Long Fisheries Company Ltd, and their fishing activities on the south coast of Timor-Leste. This has READ MOREREAD MORE
Proposed Law Regarding Importation, Possession and Sale of Weapons Used by Martial/Ritual Arts GroupsProposed Law Regarding Importation, Possession and Sale of Weapons Used by Martial/Ritual Arts Groups
Press Release In January 2017, the Council of Ministers approved a proposed Law regarding crimes related to Rama Ambon attacks, include the importation, possession and sale of weapons used in READ MOREREAD MORE
