The Coalition of Supporters of Bernard Collaery and Witness K are calling for the prosecutions to be dropped, issuing a statement signed by leading public figures.
Kim McGrath exposes Australia’s duplicitous diplomatic relationship with East Timor in her book, Crossing the Line.
East Timor’s new Prime Minister calls for Australia to respect the young nation’s rights. Will the Australian government do the right thing?
Check out the articles from Right Now’s recent Issue on Timor-Leste, one of Australia’s closest neighbours
Despite its large youth population, Timor Leste’s legal protection mechanisms for children need development.
Sarita Ryan explains the Timorese struggle for self-determination, and Australia’s struggle to balance its economic self-interests and cooperative international relationships.
These elections are one to watch – with a definite change in presidential leadership, the country of 240 million people is seeking unity through politicians the masses can trust, writes Melissa Reid.
Leona Hameed chats to Charlie Scheiner from La’o Hamutuk about Australia’s less than stellar record in Timor-Leste, and the current focus on security over fundamental human needs.
Alias Ruby Blade is essential viewing for a behind the scenes insight into the lead up to Timor-Leste’s freedom from Indonesian rule, writes Maya Borom
Sharna Jade Bremner explains the plight of asylum seekers in Timor-Leste, the theoretical legal protections and the fear and intimidation they face in practice.