The Joys Of Independence

East Timor's Foreign Minister Jose Ramos-Horta on Friday appealed to the nation to remain calm. “Democracy is still young in our country and people react fearfully to incidents by leaving the city,” Mr Ramos-Horta said in a statement.
A number of houses and cars were destroyed in last week's riots.

It's a good thing the American government lifted its arms embargo on Indonesia. And it's also good to know that Condoleezza Rice has already addressed the issue. "These principles are now at the heart of our emerging partnership with Indonesia -- a young democracy with which we share traditions of tolerance and moderation and unity in diversity."