Babo denies allegation that his decision is a political maneuver Radio Televisaun Timor Leste 9 December 2008 - Deputy President of the East Timor Superior Council of Magistrates, Dionisio Babo Soares, said the decision he made for not extending the contract for the international Judge Ivo Rosa was based on strong reasons.ANTI urges Parliament to produce law for serious crimes in 1999 Timor Post 9 December 2008 - A Timorese human rights organisation, National Alliance for an International Tribunal, known as ANTI, has urged the East Timor National Parliament to produce a law for victims rehabilitation in respect of serious crime committed in 1999 soon.
Zacarias da Costa PSD new president-elect Radio Televisaun Timor Leste 9 December 2008 - Zacarias Albano da Costa who is currently Timorese foreign minister has been elected to be the new president of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) for the period 2008 - 2012.
President Horta congratulates Social Democratic Party Radio Televisaun Timor Leste 9 December 2008 - President Jose Ramos Horta has congratulated the Social Democratic Party (PSD) led by Mario Viegas Carraslao, because the party has neverbeen involved in the country's recent crises.
President Horta bestows medals to veterans and ex-combatants Radio Televisaun Timor Leste 9 December 2008 - President Jose Ramos Horta said bestowing medals to the Timorese veterans and ex-combatants was the state’s recognition and appreciation to the country's national identity in reaching independence.
