by editor | Dec 2, 2012 | About José Ramos-Horta, Diplomacy, Features, History, In the news, Nobel Peace Prize, Peacebuilding, Videos
Sir David Frost interviews and profiles President Ramos-Horta, following his 37 years “from activist to politician to Nobel Peace Prize laureate.” A remarkable interview. see the...
by editor | Jul 30, 2012 | About José Ramos-Horta, History
Dili, Timor-Leste – Few individuals embody the spirit of democracy more than José Ramos-Horta. A founding father of Timor-Leste, Ramos-Horta has selflessly dedicated his life to fighting for freedom and independence for his fellow Timorese and for the cause of human...
by editor | May 20, 2012 | Election, History, Speeches, Timor-Leste
Speech by out-going President of the Republic, Jose Ramos-Horta, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (1996), Dili, 19th May 2012 Pobu Doben, Maun Bot Taur Matan Ruak, Lasama, Xanana, Cláudio Ximenes, Luolo, Mari, Lere: This is my last speech as President of this sacred land of...
by editor | Mar 17, 2012 | About José Ramos-Horta, History
Early life José Ramos-Horta, the President of Timor-Leste, was born on 26 December, 1949, in Dili, Timor-Leste (East Timor). He had 11 brothers and sisters, three of whom were killed during the Indonesian occupation. Ramos-Horta began his career in journalism in 1969...