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  East Timor president shot
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Last EditedNew Jerusalem  Feb 10, 2008 06:06pm
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News DateMonday, February 11, 2008 12:05:00 AM UTC0:0
DescriptionThe president of East Timor. Jose Ramos-Horta, has been injured by gunfire during an attack on his home, an army spokesman says.

A renegade soldier, Alfredo Reinado, was shot dead by the president's guards. The president was reportedly shot in the stomach.

Last November, Reinado had threatened to use force against the government.

He had been indicted for his alleged role in fighting between rebel troops and police in 2006.

The attack happened around dawn on Monday, when two cars drove past the president's house and shooting began, army spokesman Major Domingos de Camara said.

One soldier was also reported to be seriously wounded.

It is unknown what condition President Ramos-Horta is in.
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