What year did an assassination attempt on Ramos-Horta occur?
1999
2001
2006
2008
Answer
In 2008, an attempt to assassinate Then President of East Timor, José Ramos-Horta, took place. The attack occurred at his home in the capital city of Dili and involved a group of assailants who fired upon him and other individuals present. Ramos-Horta was seriously injured in the incident, but ultimately survived.
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