About Mauk Moruk
Lived 1955 – 2015 (aged 60). Mauk Moruk was a politician.
Mauk Moruk, born Paulino Gama, (22 June 1955 – 8 August 2015) was an East Timorese former Falintil guerrilla commander, opposition figure, and rebel leader of the Maubere Revolutionary Council (KRM). Moruk was a critic of the policies of the independent government of East Timor, advocating that the government do more to alleviate widespread unemployment and poverty in the country. Moruk was particularly critical of the policies of former President Xanana Gusmão, who is also a former guerilla leader, during the Indonesian occupation of East Timor.
Moruk was born Paulino Gama
Moruk's death raised concerns that there could be an escalation of unrest in East Timor.
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Who was Mauk Moruk?
East Timorese politician (1955-2015)
When was Mauk Moruk born?
Mauk Moruk was born on 22 June 1955 in Laga.
When did Mauk Moruk die?
Mauk Moruk died on 8 August 2015.
What was Mauk Moruk's occupation?
Mauk Moruk was a politician.
What nationality was Mauk Moruk?
Mauk Moruk's recorded nationality: Timor-Leste.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mauk Moruk. https://biography.guide/mauk-moruk/
MLA: "Mauk Moruk." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mauk-moruk/.
Chicago: "Mauk Moruk." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mauk-moruk/.
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