Election officers count ballots for the East Timorese presidential election at Dili, East Timor, March 19, 2022. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

Election officers count ballots for the East Timorese presidential election at Dili, East Timor, March 19, 2022. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

A woman casts her vote during the East Timorese presidential election at Dili, East Timor, March 19, 2022. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

Voters line up to cast their ballot for the East Timorese presidential election at Dili, East Timor, March 19, 2022. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

East Timor president candidate Francisco Guterres shows his inked finger after casting his vote during the East Timorese presidential election at Dili, East Timor, March 19, 2022. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

Catholic nuns cast their vote at a polling station during the East Timorese presidential election at Dili, East Timor, March 19, 2022. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

East Timor president candidate Jose Ramos Horta shows his inked finger after casting his vote during the East Timorese presidential election at Dili, East Timor, March 19, 2022. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

East Timor president candidate Francisco Guterres casts his vote during the East Timorese presidential election at Dili, East Timor, March 19, 2022. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

A woman casts her vote during the East Timorese presidential election at Dili, East Timor, March 19, 2022. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

Election officer moves the ballot boxes for East Timorese presidential election at Dili, East Timor, March 18, 2022. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

Election officers transport ballot boxes to the polling station of the East Timorese presidential election at Dili, East Timor, March 18, 2022. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

An election officer transports ballot boxes to the polling station of the East Timorese presidential election at Dili, East Timor, March 18, 2022. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

An election officer transports ballot boxes of the East Timorese presidential election at Dili, East Timor, March 18, 2022. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

An election officer checks the ballot boxes for the East Timorese presidential election at Dili, East Timor, March 18, 2022. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

Timorese man wears a protective face mask as he walks on the street in Dili, East Timor, April 10, 2020. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

East Timorese Leonel Maia, 33, poses for a photograph with his children at a fire station where he volunteers as a firefighter in Akitakata, Hiroshima prefecture, western Japan November 26, 2018. Picture taken November 26, 2018. REUTERS/Ami Miyazaki 

East Timorese line up to cast their vote in a general election at a polling station in Dili, East Timor, May 12, 2018. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca 

An East Timorese man portraying Jesus Christ carries a cross during a Good Friday procession in Dili, East Timor March 30, 2018. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca 

An East Timorese woman casts her ballot in parliamentary elections in Dili, East Timor July 22, 2017. REUTERS /Lirio da Fonseca 

East Timorese wait in line to cast their ballot in parliamentary elections in Dili, East Timor July 22, 2017. REUTERS /Lirio da Fonseca 

East Timorese wait in line to cast their ballot in parliamentary elections in Dili, East Timor July 22, 2017. REUTERS /Lirio da Fonseca 

Supporters of the the National Congress for Timorese Reconstruction (CNRT) political party attend a rally ahead of this weekend's parliamentary elections in Dili, East Timor July 18, 2017. Picture taken July 18, 2017. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca 

Former president of East Timor Xanana Gusmao speaks at a National Congress for Timorese Reconstruction (CNRT) political rally ahead of this weekend's parliamentary elections in Dili, East Timor July 18, 2017. Picture taken July 18, 2017. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca 

East Timorese line up to cast their ballots in the presidential election at a polling station in Dili, East Timor March 20, 2017. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

An East Timorese woman holds her baby while she casts her ballot during the presidential election at a polling station in Dili, East Timor March 20, 2017. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

East Timorese line up to vote in the presidential election in Dili, East Timor March 20, 2017. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

Timorese students shout slogans during a protest in front of the Australian embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, March 24, 2016. Dozens of students and activists called on the Australian government to help resolve the maritime boundary issues between East Timor and Australia. REUTERS/Beawiharta 

A security personnel (L) stands guard beside a Timorese student during a protest in front of the Australian embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, March 24, 2016. Dozens of students and activists called on the Australian government to help resolve the maritime boundary issues between East Timor and Australia. REUTERS/Beawiharta 

Pope Francis (R) talks with Prime Minister of East Timor Rui Maria de Araujo during a private audience at the Vatican, March 3, 2016. REUTERS/Alessandra Tarantino/pool 

Pope Francis (R) meets Prime Minister of East Timor Rui Maria de Araujo during a private audience at the Vatican, March 3, 2016. REUTERS/Alessandra Tarantino/pool 

Pope Francis (L) talks with Prime Minister of East Timor Rui Maria de Araujo during a private audience at the Vatican, March 3, 2016. REUTERS/Alessandra Tarantino/pool 

Pope Francis (R) poses with Prime Minister of East Timor Rui Maria de Araujo during a private audience at the Vatican, March 3, 2016. REUTERS/Alessandra Tarantino/pool 

Visiting Indonesian President Joko Widodo (R) inspects an honour guard with his East Timorese counterpart Taur Matan Ruak upon his arrival for a one-day visit to strengthen relations in Dili, East Timor January 26, 2016. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 

Former East Timor Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao (L) pushes a Timorese war veteran in a wheelchair during an ANZAC Day parade marking the 100th anniversary of the formation of the ANZAC alliance in Sydney, Australia, April 25, 2015. Gusmao was joined in the parade by 50 other East Timorese veterans at the invitation of Australia's Retired Servicemen's League, according to local news reports. REUTERS/Jason Reed

East Timorese men re-enact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ during a Good Friday procession in Dili April 3, 2015. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca

An East Timorese man portraying Jesus Christ carries a cross during a Good Friday procession in Dili April 3, 2015. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca

East Timorese Catholic women carry crosses during a Palm Sunday procession, marking the start of the Holy Week, in Dili March 29, 2015. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca

East Timorese Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao salutes as he drives away in his car after meeting President Taur Matan Ruak in Dili February 9, 2015. East Timor's president is expected to decide on a new prime minister by the end of this week after accepting the resignation of independence hero Xanana Gusmao, the government said in a statement on Monday. Gusmao, 68, a guerrilla leader who helped end Indonesian rule in 2002, submitted his resignation letter on Friday to allow for a younger generation to lead a nation that ranks amoung the world's poorest, despite its abundant gas resources. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS) 

Workers sort coffee beans at the Timor Coffee Cooperative in Dili September 6, 2012. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Asia's newest nation of East Timor on Thursday, hoping to bolster the fledgling government that is trying to bring the impoverished country closer in step with its booming neighbors in Southeast Asia. REUTERS/Jim Watson/Pool (EAST TIMOR - Tags: BUSINESS AGRICULTURE FOOD POLITICS EMPLOYMENT) 

Police arrest a supporter of East Timor's Fretilin party while he was throwing stones at passing vehicles in Dili July 16, 2012. Supporters of East Timor's main opposition party stoned cars in Dili after they were excluded from a coalition government formed by Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao's party, a Reuters witness said. Gusmao earlier announced his National Council of Timorese Resistance (CNRT) party, which won the elections this month, will form a coalition with the Democratic Party and the Frente Reform party but keep Fretilin in opposition. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS) 

Police arrest a supporter of East Timor's Fretilin party while he was throwing stones at passing vehicles in Dili July 16, 2012. Supporters of East Timor's main opposition party stoned cars in Dili after they were excluded from a coalition government formed by Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao's party, a Reuters witness said. Gusmao earlier announced his National Council of Timorese Resistance (CNRT) party, which won the elections this month, will form a coalition with the Democratic Party and the Frente Reform party but keep Fretilin in opposition. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS) 

East Timor's Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao (C) chats with his party officials after a news conference in Dili July 15, 2012. Gusmao earlier announced his National Council of Timorese Resistance (CNRT) party, which won elections this month, will form a coalition with the Democratic Party and the Frente Reform party but keep Fretilin in opposition. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS) 

East Timor's Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao (C) greets his party officials after a news conference in Dili, East Timor July 15, 2012. Gusmao earlier announced his National Council of Timorese Resistance (CNRT) party, which won elections this month, will form a coalition with the Democratic Party and the Frente Reform party but keep Fretilin in opposition. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS) 

East Timor's Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao (R) greets his party officials after a news conference in Dili, East Timor July 15, 2012. Gusmao earlier announced his National Council of Timorese Resistance (CNRT) party, which won elections this month, will form a coalition with the Democratic Party and the Frente Reform party but keep Fretilin in opposition. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS) 

An East Timorese election commission worker shows a ballot paper during counting in a polling station in Dili July 7, 2012. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

An East Timorese election commission worker shows a ballot paper during counting in a polling station in Dili July 7, 2012. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

East Timorese vote in a polling station during parliamentary elections in Dili July 7, 2012. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

East Timorese Parliament Chief and head of Democratic Party Fernando Lasama de Araujo speaks to his supporters during his parliament election campaign in Dili July 4, 2012. East Timor will hold a parliamentary election on July 7. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS) 

East Timorese Prime Minister and head of National Congress for Timorese Reconstruction (CNRT) Xanana Gusmao (C) greets supporters during his parliament election campaign in Dili July 1, 2012. East Timor will hold a parliamentary election on July 7, 2012. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Portugal's President Anibal Cavaco Silva is accompanied by his outgoing East Timorese counterpart Jose Ramos-Horta (R) as he arrives at the airport in Dili, East Timor May 19, 2012. Cavaco Silva is in Dili to attend celebrations for the 10th anniversary of East Timor's independence from Indonesia and the inauguration of East Timor's new President Taur Matan Ruak. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: ANNIVERSARY POLITICS) 

Portugal's President Anibal Cavaco Silva (L) is greeted by his outgoing East Timorese counterpart Jose Ramos-Horta upon his arrival at the airport in Dili, East Timor May 19, 2012. Cavaco Silva is in Dili to attend celebrations for the 10th anniversary of East Timor's independence from Indonesia and the inauguration of East Timor's new President Taur Matan Ruak. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: ANNIVERSARY POLITICS) 

Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (L) shakes hands with East Timorese Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao in Dili May 19, 2012. Yudhoyono was in Dili to attend celebrations for the 10th anniversary of East Timor's independence from Indonesia and the inauguration of East Timor's new President Taur Matan Ruak. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS) 

Portugal's President Anibal Cavaco Silva (C) walks beside his outgoing East Timorese counterpart Jose Ramos-Horta (R) as he arrives at the airport in Dili May 19, 2012. Cavaco Silva was in Dili to attend celebrations for the 10th anniversary of East Timor's independence from Indonesia and the inauguration of East Timor's new President Taur Matan Ruak. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS) 

Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (R) walks beside his outgoing East Timorese counterpart Jose Ramos-Horta as they inspect an honour guard during a welcome ceremony in Dili May 19, 2012. Yudhoyono was in Dili to attend celebrations for the 10th anniversary of East Timor's independence from Indonesia and the inauguration of East Timor's new President Taur Matan Ruak. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY ANNIVERSARY) 

Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (L) stands beside his outgoing East Timorese counterpart Jose Ramos-Horta during a news conference in Dili May 19, 2012. Yudhoyono was in Dili to attend celebrations for the 10th anniversary of East Timor's independence from Indonesia and the inauguration of East Timor's new President Taur Matan Ruak. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS ANNIVERSARY) 

Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (L) looks at his outgoing East Timorese counterpart Jose Ramos-Horta during a news conference in Dili May 19, 2012. Yudhoyono was in Dili to attend celebrations for the 10th anniversary of East Timor's independence from Indonesia and the inauguration of East Timor's new President Taur Matan Ruak. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS ANNIVERSARY) 

East Timor's election commission volunteers count ballot papers during the second round of the presidential election in Dili, East Timor April 16, 2012. Two veterans of East Timor's long struggle for independence vied for the presidency on Monday in the second round of an election in which voters said they were most concerned about stability and improving the economy of Asia's poorest state. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: ELECTIONS POLITICS) 

East Timorese election commission volunteers count ballot papers during the second round of the presidential election in Dili, East Timor April 16, 2012. Two veterans of East Timor's long struggle for independence vied for the presidency on Monday in the second round of an election in which voters said they were most concerned about stability and improving the economy of Asia's poorest state. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: ELECTIONS POLITICS) 

An East Timorese election commission shows a ballot paper during the ballot counting for the second round of presidential election in Dili April 16, 2012. Two veterans of East Timor's long struggle for independence vied for the presidency on Monday in the second round of an election in which voters said they were most concerned about stability and improving the economy of Asia's poorest state. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: ELECTIONS POLITICS) 

An East Timorese woman casts her ballot at a polling station during the second round of East Timor's presidential election in Dili April 16, 2012. REUTERS/Lirio Da Fonseca (EAST TIMOR - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS)