Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao Biography

Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao, Politician
Born asJosé Alexandre Gusmão
Known asXanana Gusmão
Occup.Politician
FromPortugal
BornJune 20, 1946
Manatuto, Portuguese Timor
Age77 years
Kay RalaXanana Gusmão is a political leader from East Timor. He attended Jesuit school, had army service in the Portuguese military (1968-1971), took part in non-violent freedom of work (1971-1974) prior to temporary apprehension in 1975.

Under the Indonesian federal government was Gusmao essential function in highlighting misuses against the Timorese individuals as well as got to this Sakharov Liberty Award (1999) and the Sydney Tranquility Reward (2000). Having actually been in the UN-led acting government in 2001, he was elected head of state. He took workplace at the same time that East Timor obtained its independence 20 May 2002. He was not requesting for re-election in 2007. Gusmão was 6 august 2007 at the request of the nation's brand-new Head of state Jose Ramos Horta to pile on their feet a brand-new federal government, and two days later on he was vouched in as brand-new head of state.

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4 Famous quotes by Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao

Small: It is not enough to receive support, no matter, how needed it may be. It is fundamental to know how to
"It is not enough to receive support, no matter, how needed it may be. It is fundamental to know how to receive this support and ensure that its result is exponential"
Small: Freedom goes hand-in-hand with mutual respect
"Freedom goes hand-in-hand with mutual respect"
Small: After so much suffering, after enduring so much sacrifice, sanctioned and embraced by our people, what
"After so much suffering, after enduring so much sacrifice, sanctioned and embraced by our people, what is it that the people of East Timor expect as a result of independence?"
Small: I believe that when people have an occupation that allows them to provide for their families, the socia
"I believe that when people have an occupation that allows them to provide for their families, the social dimension of human nature will emerge instinctively and lead people to help and organize others less privileged"