Government of Timor-Leste

Presidency of the Council of Ministers

Eighth Constitutional Government

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March 17th, 2023

Press Release

Note of Condolence on the Death of Sisto dos Santos

The Spokesperson of the 8^th Constitutional Government, Minister Fidelis Magalhães, presents “heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sisto dos Santos,” a well-known activist in the fight for the promotion of human rights and justice, who passed away today, March 17^th, 2023, at the age of 43.

The Minister of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers expressed that he “always maintained and promoted a strong relationship of collaboration with Sisto dos Santos and with national civil society” and that his passing “is a great loss for the Timorese civil society, which the Government recognises as very important for the country”.

Sisto dos Santos was born on September 25^th, 1979, in Huruleu, Lautém Municipality. He was the Director of the HAK Timor-Leste Association and a member of the Board of Directors of Centro Nacional Chega, IP. END