East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri (C) walks after his swearing-in ceremony in Dili, East Timor, September 15, 2017. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca 

East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri stands during his swearing-in ceremony in Dili, East Timor, September 15, 2017. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca 

Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd (R) shakes hands with opposition Fretilin Party Secretary-General and former Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri during a visit to Dili, February 15, 2008. Rudd made a lightning visit to East Timor's locked-down capital Dili on Friday in a show of strength after a double assassination attempt on the fledgling nation's leadership. With President Jose Ramos-Horta recovering from double gunshot wounds in an Australian hospital, Rudd shook hands with his East Timor counterpart Xanana Gusmao before meeting senior United Nations and Australian military officials. REUTERS/Gary Ramage (EAST TIMOR) 

Secretary general of the ruling party Fretilin Mari Alkatiri speaks to journalists after he met President Jose Ramos Horta in Dili, August 13, 2007. Alkatiri and Horta discussed the recent violence which has erupted across Timor since President Jose Ramos-Horta appointed a coalition last week led by independence hero Xanana Gusmao to govern after no single party won a majority in parliamentary election more than a month ago. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

An Australian soldier patrols near the presidential office during a meeting between the secretary general of the ruling party, Mari Alkatiri, and President Jose Ramos Horta, in Dili, August 13, 2007.
REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

An Australian soldier patrols near the presidential office during a meeting between the secretary general of the ruling party, Mari Alkatiri, and President Jose Ramos Horta, in Dili, August 13, 2007.
REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta (C), former president Xanana Gusmao (L) and former prime minister Mari Alkatiri speak to journalists in Dili August 7, 2007. Violence broke out in several districts in East Timor on Tuesday amid anger among supporters of the former ruling party after a rival coalition led by former president Xanana Gusmao was appointed to lead a new government. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

East Timor Fretilin's Secretary-General Mari Alkatiri casts his vote during the parliamentary elections in Dili June 30, 2007. East Timorese voted on Saturday in a parliamentary election that could put the impoverished, young country on a new path after communal violence last year. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

Former East Timor Prime Minister and Secretary General of Fretilin party Mari Alkatiri talks to journalists in front of a poster of presidential candidate Francisco Guterres during a news conference in Dili April 12, 2007. East Timor's election commission rejected on Thursday calls for a vote recount as the tiny nation looked set for a presidential run-off between Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and the ruling Fretilin Party's candidate. REUTERS/Beawihartap (EAST TIMOR) 

East Timor's former prime minister Mari Alkatiri leaves the Prosecutor General Office after an investigation in Dili November 7, 2006. Prosecutors on Tuesday questioned Alkatiri over the arming of civilians during a wave of violence in the tiny nation in May. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca 

East Timor's former prime minister Mari Alkatiri (C) arrives at the Prosecutor General's Office after an investigation in Dili November 7, 2006. Prosecutors on Tuesday questioned Alkatiri over the arming of civilians during a wave of violence in the tiny nation in May. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca 

East Timor's former prime minister Mari Alkatiri leaves the Prosecutor General Office after an investigation in Dili November 7, 2006. Prosecutors on Tuesday questioned Alkatiri over the arming of civilians during a wave of violence in the tiny nation in May. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca 

East Timor's President Xanana Gusmao (L), accompanied by Prime Minister Jose Ramos Horta, speaks during a news conference in Dili, East Timor, October 17, 2006. Further investigation is needed to determine whether former East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri was to blame for a wave of violence in the tiny country in April and May, a U.N. report said on Tuesday. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

Members of the U.N. police force from Bangladesh guard near the Justice Ministry in Dili, East Timor, October 17, 2006. Further investigation is needed to determine whether former East Timor prime minister Mari Alkatiri was to blame for a wave of violence in the tiny country in April and May, a U.N. report said on Tuesday. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

Members of the U.N. police force from Bangladesh guard near the Justice Ministry in Dili, East Timor, October 17, 2006. Further investigation is needed to determine whether former East Timor prime minister Mari Alkatiri was to blame for a wave of violence in the tiny country in April and May, a U.N. report said on Tuesday. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

Former East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri leaves the Attorney General's office after being questioned in the capital Dili July 20, 2006. [Alkatiri has been banned from leaving Dili on suspicion of arming civilians during recent violence, the attorney-general said on Thursday.] 

Former East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri leaves the Attorney General's office after being questioned in the capital Dili July 20, 2006. Alkatiri has been banned from leaving Dili on suspicion of arming civilians during recent violence, the attorney-general said on Thursday. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

Former East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri waves his hand as he leaves the Attorney General's office after being questioned in the capital Dili July 20, 2006. Alkatiri has been banned from leaving Dili on suspicion of arming civilians during recent violence, the attorney-general said on Thursday. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

Former East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri looks on during a news conference in Dili, July 1, 2006. 

An Australian soldier guards as former East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri (L) walks to a news conference in Dili, July 1, 2006. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

Former East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri looks on during a news conference in Dili, July 1, 2006. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

A police officer from Portugal beats a protester as Australian soldiers detain another protester during a clash between supporters and opponents of former Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri in Dili June 30, 2006. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

Supporters of former East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri react as President Xanana Gusmao speaks in Dili June 30, 2006. Gusmao made a surprise appearance at a rally of supporters of Alkatiri, who was forced quit this week, vowing a full investigation to get to the bottom of the political crisis. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

Australian soldiers detain a protester after a clash between supporters and opponents of former Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri in Dili June 30, 2006. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

A police officer from Portugal beats a protester as Australian soldiers detain another protester during a clash between supporters and opponents of former Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri in Dili June 30, 2006. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

An Australian soldier detains a protester after a clash between supporters and opponents of former Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri in Dili June 30, 2006. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

An Australian soldier watches as supporters of former East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri leave Dili June 30, 2006. East Timor President Xanana Gusmao made a surprise appearance at a rally of supporters of Alkatiri, who was forced quit this week, vowing a full investigation to get to the bottom of the political crisis. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

An Australian soldier stands guard as supporters of former East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri leave Dili June 30, 2006. East Timor President Xanana Gusmao made a surprise appearance at a rally of supporters of Alkatiri, who was forced quit this week, vowing a full investigation to get to the bottom of the political crisis. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

A supporter of former East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri shouts as Alkatiri makes a speech in Dili June 30, 2006. East Timor President Xanana Gusmao made a surprise appearance at a rally of supporters of Alkatiri, who was forced quit this week, vowing a full investigation to get to the bottom of the political crisis. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

East Timor President Xanana Gusmao talks to supporters of former Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri, who was forced to quit this week, in Dili June 30, 2006. Gusmao made a surprise appearance at a rally of supporters of Alkatiri, who was forced quit this week, vowing a full investigation to get to the bottom of the political crisis. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

Supporters of former East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri stand atop of trucks before leaving Dili June 30, 2006. East Timor President Xanana Gusmao made a surprise appearance at a rally of supporters of Alkatiri, who was forced quit this week, vowing a full investigation to get to the bottom of the political crisis. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

Former East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri leaves in his car after speaking to his supporters in front of the government office in Dili June 30, 2006. East Timor President Xanana Gusmao made a surprise appearance at a rally of supporters of Alkatiri, who was forced quit this week, vowing a full investigation to get to the bottom of the political crisis. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

An Australian soldier stands guard as East Timor President Xanana Gusmao (top L) talks to supporters of former Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri, who was forced to quit this week, in Dili June 30, 2006. Gusmao made a surprise appearance at a rally of supporters of Alkatiri, vowing a full investigation to get to the bottom of the political crisis. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

East Timor President Xanana Gusmao (front L) talks with supporters of former Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri, who was forced quit this week, in Dili June 30, 2006. Gusmao made a surprise appearance at a rally of supporters of Alkatiri, vowing a full investigation to get to the bottom of the political crisis. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

Australian soldiers stand guard near former East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri as he speaks to his supporters in front of the government office in Dili June 30, 2006. East Timor President Xanana Gusmao made a surprise appearance at a rally of supporters of Alkatiri, who was forced quit this week, vowing a full investigation to get to the bottom of the political crisis. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

Supporters of former East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri shout "Viva Alkatiri" as he makes a speech in Dili June 30, 2006. East Timor President Xanana Gusmao made a surprise appearance at a rally of supporters of Alkatiri, who was forced quit this week, vowing a full investigation to get to the bottom of the political crisis. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

Former East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri waves to supporters in front of the government office in Dili June 30, 2006. East Timor President Xanana Gusmao made a surprise appearance at a rally of supporters of Alkatiri, who was forced quit this week, vowing a full investigation to get to the bottom of the political crisis. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

A supporter of ousted East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri holds a Fretilin party flag as he enters the East Timor capital of Dili June 29, 2006. Around 4,000 supporters of the ruling Fretilin party, travelling in a convoy of trucks, buses, cars and motorbikes came to Dili from Hera, about 16 km (10 miles) away, under escort by international peacekeepers. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

Supporters of ousted East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri hold a Fretilin party flag as they enter the East Timor capital of Dili June 29, 2006. Around 4,000 supporters of the ruling Fretilin party, travelling in a convoy of trucks, buses, cars and motorbikes came to Dili from Hera, about 16 km (10 miles) away, under escort by international peacekeepers. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

A supporter of ousted East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri holds a dead bat as he waits for a security check at Hera district in the outskirts of Dili June 29, 2006. Around 4,000 supporters of the ruling Fretilin party, travelling in a convoy of trucks, buses, cars and motorbikes came to Dili from Hera, about 16 km (10 miles) away, under escort by international peacekeepers. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

Australian soldiers keep guard near a government building as supporters of ousted East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri enter Dili June 29, 2006. Around 4,000 supporters of the ruling Fretilin party, travelling in a convoy of trucks, buses, cars and motorbikes came to Dili from Hera, about 16 km (10 miles) away, under escort by international peacekeepers. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

Supporters of ousted East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri stands atop of a truck as it enters Dili June 29, 2006. Around 4,000 supporters of the ruling Fretilin party, travelling in a convoy of trucks, buses, cars and motorbikes came to Dili from Hera, about 16 km (10 miles) away, under escort by international peacekeepers. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

Supporters of ousted East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri stand on a truck in front of the Timor Telecom headquarters in Dili, June 29, 2006. Around 4,000 supporters of the ruling Fretilin party, traveling in a convoy of trucks, buses, cars and motorbikes came to Dili from Hera, about 16 km (10 miles) away, under escort by international peacekeepers. REUTERS/Beawiharta 

East Timorese children look at a truck of supporters of ousted East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri at a check point at Hera district in the outskirts of Dili June 29, 2006. Around 4,000 supporters of the ruling Fretilin party, travelling in a convoy of trucks, buses, cars and motorbikes came to Dili from Hera, about 16 km (10 miles) away, under escort by international peacekeepers. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

Supporters of ousted East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri stop in a line for security checks by International peacekeepers at Hera district in the outskirts of Dili June 29, 2006. Around 4,000 supporters of the ruling Fretilin party, travelling in a convoy of trucks, buses, cars and motorbikes came to Dili from Hera, about 16 km (10 miles) away, under escort by international peacekeepers. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

A New Zealand soldier performs a body search on a supporter of ousted East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri at Hera district in the outskirts of Dili June 29, 2006. Around 4,000 supporters of the ruling Fretilin party, travelling in a convoy of trucks, buses, cars and motorbikes came to Dili from Hera, about 16 km (10 miles) away, under escort by international peacekeepers. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

New Zealand soldiers, as a part of the peacekeepers force, perform body searches on supporters of ousted East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri at Hera district in the outskirts of Dili June 29, 2006. Around 4,000 supporters of the ruling Fretilin party, travelling in a convoy of trucks, buses, cars and motorbikes came to Dili from Hera, about 16 km (10 miles) away, under escort by international peacekeepers. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

A supporter of ousted East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri holds a Fretilin party flag at the East Timor capital of Dili June 29, 2006. Around 4,000 supporters of the ruling Fretilin party, traveling in a convoy of trucks, buses, cars and motorbikes came to Dili from Hera, about 16 km (10 miles) away, under escort by international peacekeepers. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

An Australian soldier stands guard as supporters of ousted East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri enter the East Timor capital of Dili June 29, 2006. Around 4,000 supporters of the ruling Fretilin party, traveling in a convoy of trucks, buses, cars and motorbikes came to Dili from Hera, about 16 km (10 miles) away, under escort by international peacekeepers. REUTERS/Beawiharta 

An Australian soldier (L) talks to a policeman after dispersing clashes between supporters and opponents of ousted Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri in Dili June 28, 2006. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

Australian soldiers stand guard during clashes between supporters and opponents of ousted Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri in Dili June 28, 2006. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

An Australian soldier stands guard at a market after clashes between supporters and opponents of ousted Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri in Dili June 28, 2006. Thousands of supporters of ousted East Timor Alkatiri turned back from a march on the capital on Wednesday, but several buildings were torched as feuding gangs clashed in Dili. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

An Australian soldier stands guard after clashes between supporters and opponents of ousted Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri in Dili June 28, 2006. Thousands of Alkatiri supporters turned back from a march on the capital on Wednesday, but several buildings were torched as feuding gangs clashed in Dili. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

Australian soldiers stand guard on a street after clashes between supporters and opponents of ousted Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri in Dili June 28, 2006. Fears of renewed violence in East Timor rose on Wednesday after several houses and small shops in the capital were torched by protesters allied with or against ousted Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR) 

Australian soldiers stand guard near a hotel after clashes between supporters and opponents of ousted Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri in Dili June 28, 2006. Fears of renewed violence in East Timor rose on Wednesday after several houses and small shops in the capital were torched by protesters allied with or against Alkatiri. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

Australian soldiers stand guard near a few burning houses after clashes between supporters and opponents of ousted Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri in Dili June 28, 2006. Fears of renewed violence in East Timor rose on Wednesday after several houses and small shops in the capital were torched by protesters allied with or against Alkatiri. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

East Timorese women carry their belongings as they are being moved to an evacuation centre after clashes between supporters and opponents of ousted Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri in Dili June 28, 2006. Fears of renewed violence in East Timor rose on Wednesday after several houses and small shops in the capital were torched by protesters allied with or against Alkatiri. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

Australian soldiers patrol near a burning house after clashes between supporters and opponents of ousted Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri in Dili June 28, 2006. Fears of renewed violence in East Timor rose on Wednesday after several houses and small shops in the capital were torched by protesters allied with or against Alkatiri. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

Australian troops disperse East Timorese who are against ousted Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri after clashes between opponents and supporters in Dili June 28, 2006. Fears of renewed violence in East Timor rose on Wednesday after several houses and small shops in the capital were torched by protesters allied with or against Alkatiri. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR) 

An Australian soldier guards near a burning house after clashes between supporters and opponents of ousted Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri in Dili June 28, 2006. Fears of renewed violence in East Timor rose on Wednesday after several houses and small shops in the capital were torched by protesters allied with or against Alkatiri. REUTERS/Beawiharta (EAST TIMOR)