Sophie Raynor

Sophie Raynor
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Sophie Raynor is a freelance writer based in Dili, Timor-Leste, with an interest in gender, youth and politics in South East Asia.

Timor-Leste’s future still shadowed by the past
Timor-Leste’s future still shadowed by the past
History and heroes hold the spotlight, 20 years after the country voted for its freedom.
Timor-Leste’s forgotten Chinese
Timor-Leste’s forgotten Chinese
The Chinese-Timorese community face discrimination and stereotypes in the country they’ve long called home.
Julie Bishop’s new Timor-Leste chapter
Julie Bishop’s new Timor-Leste chapter
Tension remains between Australia and its neighbour despite the minister’s optimistic words.
Timor-Leste election: the generation gap
Timor-Leste election: the generation gap
A peaceful election and decisive result is a win for stability, but it has come at the cost of youth leadership.
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