31.   East Timor is in the midst of a struggle by guerrillas fighting Indonesian rule.

32.   Even in normal times, East Timor is often in the grip of protests by groups demanding independence from Indonesian rule.

33.   For a quarter of a century, East Timorese struggled to break free of Indonesian rule.

34.   For a quarter century, East Timorese struggled to break free of Indonesian rule.

35.   Gusmao is a former commander of East Timorese guerrilla forces that have been fighting for independence from Indonesian rule.

36.   Gusmao, who was a potent symbol of resistance during decades of Indonesian rule, enjoys broad popular support and was expected to win the election.

37.   He has been among the most vocal critics of the way East Timor has been run since Indonesian rule ended in a wave of militia violence last year.

38.   He is a hero to many East Timorese who see him as a symbol of their struggle against Indonesian rule.

39.   He urged Portugal to drop its opposition to Indonesian rule over East Timor, saying conditions in the territory are much better than they were under Lisbon.

40.   He urged Portugal to drop its opposition to the Indonesian rule over East Timor, saying conditions in the territory are much better than they were under Lisbon.