Stories and Scars from Timor-Leste

August is time to remember the 1999 Timor-Leste independence referendum, which brings strong emotions to East Timorese. We spoke to journalist Luke-Henriques Gomes, born in the community in Melbourne, for whom the struggle for independence is part of his family history

"O timorense sabe como é ser esquecido", diz Luke Henriques-Gomes, o que lhe ajuda a ser mais empático em sua profissão de jornalista. Source: Supplied

Source: Supplied