apathy maybe
11th February 2008, 10:52
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7238142.stm
East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta is in a critical condition and has been put into an induced coma, after being shot by rebel soldiers.
Rebel leader Alfredo Reinado died in the attack. PM Xanana Gusmao, who was also attacked but not hurt, said it was an attempted coup and called for calm.
Mr Gusmao told a press briefing that the situation was under control.
"I consider this incident a coup attempt against the state by Reinado and it failed," he said.
"This government will guarantee security and development will continue."
What do people think of this? Should we support the East Timorise government, the rebels, the people (obviously). Should the Aus Govt. send more troops? (I'm betting most people will say no.)
Does this mean anything for class relations in East Timor?
East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta is in a critical condition and has been put into an induced coma, after being shot by rebel soldiers.
Rebel leader Alfredo Reinado died in the attack. PM Xanana Gusmao, who was also attacked but not hurt, said it was an attempted coup and called for calm.
Mr Gusmao told a press briefing that the situation was under control.
"I consider this incident a coup attempt against the state by Reinado and it failed," he said.
"This government will guarantee security and development will continue."
What do people think of this? Should we support the East Timorise government, the rebels, the people (obviously). Should the Aus Govt. send more troops? (I'm betting most people will say no.)
Does this mean anything for class relations in East Timor?