UCA News: Gusmao to cede Timor-Leste PM's job to Taur Matan Ruak
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Taur Matan Ruak
José Maria de Vasconcelos, popularly known as Taur Matan Ruak, is an East Timorese politician who served as the fifth president of East Timor from 2012 to 2017 and as the 9th prime minister from 2018 to 2023.
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politics · East Timorese politician (born 1956) · politician · also Taur Matan Ruak, Ruak
Born 10 October 1956 · Q57519
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2018· 3 entries
Career landmark: Prime Minister of East Timor (2018–2023).
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Career landmark: Minister of the Interior (2018–2023).
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2012· 5 entries
Awarded Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry (2012).
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The Australian: Taur Matan Ruak officially named East Timor president
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The Australian: Taur Matan Ruak officially wins East Timor presidential vote
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International Business Times: Taur Matan Ruak Wins East Timor Presidential Run-Off
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Career landmark: President of East Timor (2012–2017).
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2011· 1 entry
Stood as an independent candidate in the 2012 presidential election and prevailed in the second round of the vote, held in April 2012
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2001· 1 entry
Career landmark: Chief of Defence Force (2001–2011).
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1956· 1 entry
Born 1956-10-10.
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