The Wire

A positive step towards finding a solution in East Timor was made today with the announcement that Ramos Horta would take the very recently made available position of Defence Minister within the Government. While remaining cautious over whether Prime Minister Alkatiri should step down, his moves to hold talks with rebel leader Reinado could be the key to the security situation improving. Frances Sonny, a freelance filmmaker in Dili spoke about Ramos Horta’s appointment and what that would mean for the ailing image of Alkatiri.