East Timor: Ousted PM ignores summons

East Timor’s ousted prime minister today failed to appear for questioning in relation to gunrunning charges that contributed to his downfall, saying he was immune from prosecution.

Former leader Mari Alkatiri instead chose to address about 1,000 cheering supporters who camped out in the grounds of Dili’s university after rallying through the city amid a massive security clampdown by international peacekeepers.