According to Timor Online , Gastão Salsinha, who replaced Alfredo Reinado as the rebels' leader after he was killed during the attacks on the East Timor's top leaders, has admitted having opened fire against Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão but said they did not intend to kill him.
De acuerdo a Timor Online , Gastão Salsinha, quien reemplazó a Alfredo Reinado como líder rebelde luego que este fuera asesinado durante los ataques a los principales líderes de Timor Oriental, ha admitido haber abierto fuego contra el Primer Ministro Xanana Gusmão, pero dijo que no intentaban matarlo.