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José Ramos-Horta was the President of East Timor at the beginning of 2012. He was replaced by José Maria Vasconcelos (also known as Taur Matan Ruak) on May 20 of that year.
Originally the country's first Foreign Minister after it's final independence on 2002 May 20, Ramos-Horta also became Defence Minister on 2006 June 3 when the previous minister resigned. However shortly after on June 25, he resigned both posts in protest of Prime Minister Alkatiri. Then on July 8, Ramos-Horta was appointed Prime Minister himself. He eventually became the country's second president in 2007 May 20. Critically injured in an assassination attempt on 2008 February 11, Vicente Guterres then Fernando de Araújo temporarily took his place as acting president. He returned to office on 2008 April 17. With his term expected to end on 2012 May 20. Ramos-Horta was initially reluctant to run for a second term, but decided to after shows of grassroots support. However, he placed third, leaving him ineligible for the run-off election.
Taur Matan Ruak was a Major General in the military, serving from 1975 to 2011, including the war for East Timor's independence.
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Who is the President of East Timor in 2013?
José Maria Vasconcelos (also known as Taur Matan Ruak) is the President of East Timor in 2013. Taur Matan Ruak became the president on 2012 May 20. Before his election, he was a Major General in the military, serving from 1975 to 2011, including the war for East Timor's independence.
Who is the President of East Timor in 2014?
José Maria Vasconcelos (also known as Taur Matan Ruak) is the President of East Timor in 2014. Taur Matan Ruak became the president on 2012 May 20. Before his election, he was a Major General in the military, serving from 1975 to 2011, including the war for East Timor's independence.
Who is Taur Matan Ruak?
Taur Matan Ruak is the President of East Timor since 2012 to present.
Who was the Prime Minister of East Timor in 2012?
Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão was the Prime Minister of East Timor in 2012. Gusmão became the 4th Prime Minister of East Timor on 2007 August 8.After Indonesia invaded East Timor in 1975, Gusmão became a rebel leader. He was eventually captured and sentenced by Indonesia in 1992, but gained freedom 7 years later. After East Timor's independence, he became its first president, serving from 2002 May 20 to 2007 May 20. He became the Prime Minister of East Timor 3 months after his presidency.
Who is the leader of East Timor?
The President of East Timor, currently Jose Ramos-Horta is generally deemed to be the leader of East Timor. East Timor also has a Prime Minister whom is head of Government. This is currently Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão.
Who is the President of East Timor?
José Maria Vasconcelos (also known as Taur Matan Ruak) is the President of East Timor. Taur Matan Ruak became the president on 2012 May 20. Before his election, he was a Major General in the military, serving from 1975 to 2011, including the war for East Timor's independence.
Who is vice president of east timor?
Ruak Dumin Yukan
Is timor leste on it's current first president?
No, East Timor is on it's second president, and also had 2 acting presidents when the present president was incapacitated due to assassination attempts.
What is Citizen of east timor?
East Timor
What hemisphere is east timor in?
East and West Timor is an Island, East Timor gained Independence from Indonesia, while West Timor is still ruled by Indonesia, location is north of Australia.
What is another name for East Timor?
Old name of east timor
What is the motto of East Timor?
The motto of East Timor is ''.
