Mari Alkatiri | prime minister of East Timor | Britannica (original) (raw)

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association with Gusmão

• In Xanana Gusmão
  …the resignation of Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri, who was alleged to have ordered the intimidation and assassination of political opponents. The allegations resulted in mass protests, and Alkatiri stepped down in June.
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replacement by Ramos-Horta

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  In José Ramos-Horta
  …the country after Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri fired hundreds of soldiers who had gone on strike to protest against discrimination. Criticized for his handling of the crisis, Alkatiri resigned and was replaced by Ramos-Horta, who took office in July 2006. In May 2007 Ramos-Horta was elected president, garnering nearly 70…
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