President Gusmao Should Veto Bill Threatening Free Expression and Assembly.
A law regulating demonstrations and assemblies passed by East Timor’s parliament violates basic rights to free expression and assembly, Human Rights Watch said today. President Xanana Gusmao should refuse to sign this law.
A law regulating demonstrations and assemblies passed by East Timor’s parliament violates basic rights to free expression and assembly, Human Rights Watch said today. President Xanana Gusmao should refuse to sign this law.
"This law threatening fundamental freedoms presents a critical test of leadership for Xanana Gusmao. Either he can show that he is the leader of all Timorese by vetoing the law, or simply serve as a champion of the new ruling political class by signing it."
Brad Adams, Asia director at Human Rights Watch.fuse to sign this law.
Brad Adams, Asia director at Human Rights Watch.fuse to sign this law.
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