Timorese Uncertainty - Bob Boughton

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Bob Boughton was in Timor Leste to observe the elections. At the
time of the interview it was uncertain whether the former CNRT
government (which obtained the highest vote, but not an absolute
majority) would create a coalition with the Democratic Party
(with several of its Ministers under investigation for
corruption), or form a Government of National Unity with the
Fretilin Party.


While the interview was taking the place the CNRT was holding a
televised Assembly. At the end of the day it recommended against
forming a government with Fretilin. It is expected that Prime
Minister Xanana Gusmao will ratify that decision,but not entirely
certain; but a new government cannot be declared until the
President, Tau Matan Ruak returns from a trip to Mozambique.