E. Timor rebel leader interviewe

Jailed East Timor rebel leader Jose Alexandre Xanana Gusmao has criticized a recent withdrawal of Indonesian armed forces troops from East Timor for being conducted without the supervision of the United Nations. He leveled the criticism in an interview with Kyodo News at east Jakarta's Cipinang Prison on Wednesday July 29. The photo was taken when Xanana met East Timor Bishop Carlos Belo at the prison July 17. ==Kyodo

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