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Women blaze a trail in Timor Leste's presidential elections

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Milena Pires campaign poster in Dili Source: SBS News / Aneeta Bhole

Four women will compete for the presidency, against 12 male contenders, a sign that the young nation is forging a more inclusive political landscape.


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By Aneeta Bhole

Source: SBS News


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Four women will compete for the presidency, against 12 male contenders, a sign that the young nation is forging a more inclusive political landscape.



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