AS soon as he landed at Nicolau Lobato Airport, Dili, unlike his usual self, Timor Leste President Xanana Gusmao descended the steps with a sour expression. Carrying his son, accompanied by his wife, Kirsty Sword Gusmao, he stepped outside the airport on Monday, two weeks ago. His return from Bali, as reported by TEMPO correspondent, was greeted by one presidential officer and a handful of guards only.

Once he was inside the special room in