Anger as PM ally secures lucrative contract

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Updated July 8, 2008 10:13:00

East Timor's opposition is accusing the Prime Minister of awarding a lucrative contract to one of his friends.

Presenter: Karon Snowdon
Speakers: Mario Carascalao, President of the Social Democratic Party of East Timor; Jose Texeira, Opposition member of East Timor's parliament.

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