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Timor-Leste's long road to Asean

This Sunday, when Timor-Leste finally joins Asean as its 11th member, it will mark a diplomatic triumph for one of Asia's ...
Leste, the nation has a recent history of colonisation by Portugal and Indonesia, with some US assistance. Where does it ...
The former Portuguese colony, once called East Timor, has come a long way since 2002, when it gained independence from ...
Our accession is a testament to the spirit of our people – a young democracy born from struggle, now embracing a new era of ...