Sophie Raynor

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

Sophie Raynor 2 Sep 2019

Timor-Leste’s future still shadowed by the past

History and heroes hold the spotlight, 20 years after the country voted for its freedom.
Sophie Raynor 16 Jan 2019

Timor-Leste’s forgotten Chinese

The Chinese-Timorese community face discrimination and stereotypes in the country they’ve long called home.
Sophie Raynor 30 Jul 2018

Julie Bishop’s new Timor-Leste chapter

Tension remains between Australia and its neighbour despite the minister’s optimistic words.
Sophie Raynor 17 May 2018

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.