East Timor freedom fighter to run for president

East Timorese freedom fighter Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao is to run for the presidency of the new nation when it gains full independence next year.

East Timor freedom fighter to run for president
Sat, 25 Aug, 2001 - 09:55

East Timorese freedom fighter Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao is to run for the presidency of the new nation when it gains full independence next year.

Mr Gusmao, a former guerrilla commander, is wildly popular in the homeland that he helped free from 24 years of repressive Indonesian occupation.

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