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April 24th, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda
Late last year Ruak, whose name means “piercing eyes” in the local
Tetum language, resigned as defence chief to run for president. He had vowed
to introduce mandatory military service if elected.
Ruak, whose real name is Jose Maria Vasconcelos, has been accused by the
United Nations of involvement in illegal weapons transfers in 2006 when
rioting and factional fighting left the nation on the brink of civil war.
However, no attempts have been made to prosecute him.
While the presidency is largely ceremonial, it has enjoyed a high profile
under Ramos-Horta.
Among East Timor’s many teething problems as a fledgling nation is its heavy
reliance on energy reserves, which account for around 90 per cent of state
revenues.
Source: agencies
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