East Timor votes in test for young nation

Democracy: East Timor – Isolated island of East Timor goes to the polls as world watches on

Voting began in East Timor’s presidential election, seen as a crucial test for a young democracy taking charge of its own security as UN forces prepare to leave. Polls opened shortly after 7:00am (2200 GMT Friday), with voters casting ballots in a contest that pits the incumbent Jose Ramos-Horta. | Democracy, elections and voting at Democracy Chronicles