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Ramos-Horta

American

[rah-moos-awr-tah] / ˈrɑ mʊsˈɔr tɑ /

noun

José, born 1949, East Timorese resistance leader, political activist (1975–99) during Indonesian occupation, and foreign minister from independence in 2000 to 2006; president 2007–12: Nobel Peace Prize 1996.

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East Timor welcomes strong ties with all countries, including its southern neighbour Australia, Ramos-Horta said last year.

From Reuters • Sep. 23, 2023

The CNRT’s victory followed a successful presidential campaign in 2022 in which its candidate, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jose Ramos-Horta, returned to office.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2023

“I prefer to await further action from the Holy See,” Mr. Ramos-Horta said, according to The Associated Press.

From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2022

Belo, 74, won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1996 along with now President Jose Ramos-Horta for their work in ending the conflict in East Timor.

From Reuters • Sep. 29, 2022

Ramos-Horta replied that gas was cleaner than some fossil fuels.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2022

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