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April 2005
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UNMISET Daily Press Review
Compiled by the Public Information Office from national and
international sources
Daily Media Review Thursday, 14 April 2005
João Carrascalão: Big mistake to affiliate martial arts group with
political party
The President of Timor-Leste’s National Olympic team, João
Carrascalão, claims it is a big mistake for a martial arts group such as
‘KORKA’ (Klibur Oan Timor Rai Klaran) to associate themselves with a
political party. João Carrascalão made the comments following the
declaration by KORKA, aligning itself with the current governing political
party, Fretilin. (Timor Post, STL)
Kuwait Ambassador Presents Credential Letter
The Ambassador of Kuwait, Muhammad Fadel Khallef, presented his
credentials to the President of Timor-Leste, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão on
Wednesday at the Palace of Ashes. Both Timor-Leste and STL reported that
Ambassador Muhammad, who is based in Jakarta, announced Kuwait and Timor-Leste
will establish ties to assist the development sector, in areas such as
infrastructure, oil exploration and clean water.
The Kuwaiti government has also offered US$600,000 for a plan to
transform sea water into drinking water. (Timor Post, STL, TVTL)
Dili District court releases 4 PNTL suspects
Dili District court released four PNTL suspects yesterday, who were
accused of being involved in rape case in Tasi Tolu in February 2004. The
prosecutor presiding over the case took the decision to release the four
suspects because of the lack of evidence available. (STL)
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