Timorese Rebels Lay Down Arms

(29 April 08-RV)The leader of a rebel group accused of trying to assassinate east Timor’s president and prime minister last February laid down his arms and turned himself into authorities today. Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta was seriously injured in the attack, which triggered fears of further violence and instability in the newly independent nation. The President and the United Nations mission chief witnessed the historic surrender. Cafod’s Alex Cooney said that today’s events will allow the country to move forward in facing the challenges ahead of the country….