Timor-Leste Observes Week of Mourning for Ex-President Francisco Guterres, Iconic Independence Fighter
Timor-Leste has declared a week of mourning following the death of former president Francisco Guterres, 71, who passed away in a Malaysian hospital over the weekend. Guterres, who served as president from 2017 to 2022, was a towering figure in the nation's independence struggle.