Amidst allegations of intimidation and politically orchestrated violence in the wake of East Timors recent presidential election, political parties are preparing for the June 30 legislative election. The ruling party Fretilin, which won a majority of seats in the 2001 constituent assembly election, is facing the prospect of a significantly reduced representation in parliament.
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Nearly 16 months after the election of indigenous President Evo Morales, vice-president Alvaro Garcia Linera is an authorised spokesperson on the strategic objectives of the unfolding process. In this role, he affirms that his government aims for a capitalism with a big state presence. The vice-president spoke to Pablo Stefanoni.
A few months ago, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton would have seemed the least likely Democratic presidential candidate to lead a congressional charge to repeal the authority of Congress bestowed in 2002 upon George Bush to wage war on Iraq.
A Hard Rain
By David Bradbury
Frontline Films
For copies or screening information visit <www.frontlinefilms.com.au>
By David Bradbury
Frontline Films
For copies or screening information visit <www.frontlinefilms.com.au>
Cutting Edge: Africa, Americas New Oil Target As world oil reserves decline, the US and other world powers are competing for African oil. SBS, Monday, June 4, 1.30pm.
The May 23 advocate (lawyers) solidarity conference decided to build more public support for the advocates movement for an independent judiciary and an end to the military dictatorship. The movement erupted after Supreme Court chief justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry was suspended on March 9. The conference vowed to bring more and more people to future demonstrations and rallies.
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