It is important for all the people to create stability on May 20

Timornewsline, May 20, 2011

Dili, Timornewsline- A resident of Dili, Joao, said it is important to call on all the people to create unity and stability during the Celebration of the Restoration of the Independence Day on May 20. Joao said it is important for the politicians not to create problems this year, and they should give their hands to create unity in order to contribute the celebration of a historical and very special day for the people of Timor-Leste. Joao made the statements on May 17 regarding the celebration of the Independence Day that will happen on May 20. A student from the National University, Francisco Borges, said it is important for all people to remind themselves of the sacrifices of the national heroes for the liberation of this country, adding that people should not create conflicts again.

“I think it is important for all of us not to create conflicts again in our country, because we know that there are many people who sacrificed themselves just for this country’s liberation. Therefore all the people should make efforts to create peace during the celebration of the Restoration of the Independence Day on May 20 as it is part of contribution for developing our country,” Borges said. Timor-Leste is a democratic Country and was colonized by three nations such as, Japan, Portugal and Indonesia and restored its’ Independence in 2002.

By Fatima Barreto de Jesus