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East Timor celebrates independence anniversary, new leader

East Timor's new President Jose Ramos-Horta walks during his inauguration ceremony in the capital of Dili, Friday, May 20, 2022. The former independence fighter and Nobel Peace Prize laureate was sworn in as president of Asia's youngest country as it marks its 20th anniversary of independence. (AP Photo/Lorenio Do Rosario Pereira)

East Timor's new President Jose Ramos-Horta, center, reads his oath during his inauguration ceremony in the capital of Dili, Friday, May 20, 2022. The former independence fighter and Nobel Peace Prize laureate was sworn in as president of Asia's youngest country as it marks its 20th anniversary of independence. (AP Photo/Lorenio Do Rosario Pereira)

FILE - Then East Timorese presidential candidate who is also former President Jose Ramos-Horta shows his inked finger after casting his ballot at a polling station during the election in Dili, East Timor on March 19, 2022. Former East Timor independence fighter and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jose Ramos-Horta is to be sworn in as president late Thursday, May 19, of Asia’s youngest country as it marks its 20th anniversary of independence. (AP Photo/Lorenio Do Rosario Pereira, File)

East Timor celebrates independence anniversary, new leader