En août 2021, après la prise de pouvoir éclair des talibans en Afghanistan, leurs combattants ont exécuté 13 personnes de la minorité hazara dans la province de Daikundi, où je suis née. Amnesty International a déclaré que ces exécutions extrajudiciaires s’apparentent à « des crimes de guerre ». Ce n’est là qu’un exemple de la cruauté des talibans. … Continue reading “Pourquoi il faut juger les talibans pour les atrocités du passé”
Tag: Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste Is Facing a Make-or-Break Moment
Diversifying the economy, which is massively dependent on oil and gas, is the biggest task facing Timor-Leste. The time is now, and every second counts.
Why the Taliban must be held accountable for past atrocities
In August, after Taliban rapidly swept to power in Afghanistan, its fighters executed 13 people from the Hazara minority in Daikundi province, where I was born. Amnesty International has said these extrajudicial killings “appear to be war crimes”. This is just one example of the Taliban’s cruelty. In recent months, a further 20 civilians are … Continue reading “Why the Taliban must be held accountable for past atrocities”
Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Registered Near Timor-Leste – US Geological Survey
The tremor was recorded at 02:13 GMT, 68 kilometers (over 42 miles) north of Timor-Leste’s capital of Dili, according to the USGS. The epicenter of the earthquake was located at a depth of 35 kilometers. There are no reports about any victims or damage caused by the earthquake. Felt #earthquake (#terramoto) M5.4 strikes 74 km … Continue reading “Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Registered Near Timor-Leste – US Geological Survey”
Japan’s Friendship Ties Programs JENESYS2019 ASEAN Outbound Program 6th Batch
Feb 05, 2020 Theme: Japanese Culture Exchange Country: Philippines TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sixteen Japanese university students are scheduled to visit Philippines from February 4th to 12th as part of the Japan’s Friendship Ties Programs “JENESYS 2019” promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). The group will visit the Embassy of Japan in Philippines, Japan International Cooperation … Continue reading “Japan’s Friendship Ties Programs JENESYS2019 ASEAN Outbound Program 6th Batch”
Can Timor-Leste Achieve a Balanced Development?
The principal idea of development for Timor-Leste should be the wellbeing of the people rather than economic numerical indicators.
Taiwan rated only country in Asia with ‘open’ civic space
Taiwan is the only country in Asia with open civic space according to the People Power Under Attack report released Dec. 4 in Bangkok, spotlighting the nation’s status as a regional beacon of freedom and democracy. Published by South Africa-headquartered nongovernmental organization CIVICUS, the report divides countries and territories into five groups—from best to … Continue reading “Taiwan rated only country in Asia with ‘open’ civic space”
Can Tourism Become the New Economic Driver for Timor-Leste?
Tourism could help drive Timor-Leste’s economy forward long after oil and gas have run their courses.
Timor-Leste Foreign Minister highlights value of UN
Timor-Leste continues to be a reflection of “the best the UN has to offer,” Foreign Minister Dionisio da Costa Babo Soares declared on Monday before the UN General Assembly.
Timor-Leste: Between Dreadful Past and Hopeful Future
20 years after the holding of a UN-backed referendum, there remains much work to do in Timor-Leste.
East Timor and Australia: a Loveless Affair at Twenty
Cringe worthy, a touch molesting in sentiment: this was the celebratory occasion of the gathering of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison with his East Timorese counterparts. During the course of its history, the state has been pillaged and bombed, its residents massacred and its politicians spied upon. The exposure of that seedy little matter of … Continue reading “East Timor and Australia: a Loveless Affair at Twenty”
Timor-Leste and Australia: A Loveless Affair at Twenty
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To Continue Development, Timor-Leste Needs a Return to ‘National Unity’
The fight for independence is over, but Timor-Leste needs to unite as a country yet again to fight its new war against poverty.
Timor-Leste: Why Water Is More Important Than Oil
Despite progress on other development metrics, Timor-Leste has under-invested in access to clean water.
Celebrating Democracy and Peace in Timor-Leste
20 years after its independence referendum, Timor-Leste’s success story has lessons for the region and beyond.
Bec Strating on the State of Australia-Timor-Leste Ties
A conversation on the past, present, and future dynamics in Australia’s relationship with Timor-Leste.
What Will It Take to Admit Timor-Leste Into ASEAN?
8 years after its membership application, Timor-Leste remains stuck in limbo. That says more about ASEAN than about Dili.
Critical Underinvestment in Pacific Children’s Safety
Children in the Pacific and Timor-Leste experience shockingly high levels of physical, emotional and sexual violence and not enough is being done to address this, according to a new report released today.
Timor-Leste Parliament Approves Sea Border Treaty With Australia
The step cements a landmark agreement reached in March 2018.
Guerres hybrides : 6. Comment contenir la Chine (VI)
Par Andrew Korybko – Le 29 juillet 2016 – Source Oriental Review Partie 1 Partie 2 Partie 3 Partie 4 Partie 5 Hormis l’Indonésie, nous avons abordé tous les États insulaires de l’ANASE, mais il y a tant à analyser concernant le plus grand membre de l’organisation que seul un chapitre à part lui étant … Continue reading “Guerres hybrides : 6. Comment contenir la Chine (VI)”
ADB, Ireland Establish Fund to Boost Climate, Disaster Resilience in Pacific
Apr 30, 2019 Picture: NADI, FIJI (1 May 2019) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Ireland today signed agreements establishing the Ireland Trust Fund for Building Climate Change and Disaster Resilience in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Contribution Arrangements were signed by ADB Vice-President Mr. Ahmed M. Saeed and Ireland’s … Continue reading “ADB, Ireland Establish Fund to Boost Climate, Disaster Resilience in Pacific”
Arrestation d’Assange : un avertissement de l’histoire
Par John Pilger – Le 12 avril 2019 – Source Consortium News Le vrai journalisme est ouvertement criminalisé par des voyous, écrit John Pilger. La contestation est devenue une tolérance. Et l’élite britannique a abandonné son dernier mythe impérial : celui de l’équité et de la justice. L’image fugitive de Julian Assange traîné hors de l’ambassade … Continue reading “Arrestation d’Assange : un avertissement de l’histoire”