Leader warns of 'wasted' vote in Timor's democratic frenzy
- Published: 23/02/2012 at 07:33 AM
- Online news: Asia
East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta said Wednesday that many Timorese will waste their vote in a presidential election next month if they back one of the explosion of small parties in contention.
East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta, pictured in January 2012, said Wednesday that many Timorese will waste their vote in a presidential election next month if they back one of the explosion of small parties in contention.
But East Timor's independence hero and Nobel Peace Prize winner also admitted he has taken flak for warning people off some of the marginal candidates among the 13 -- including himself -- who want to lead the country.
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- Writer: AFP News agency
- Position: Agence France-Presse
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