East Timor's Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao is challenged by fellow panelist Knight International Journalism Fellow Maria-Gabriela Carrascalao-Heard

DILI, EAST TIMOR - When East Timor's Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao blasted the press last month over stories he said were false, ICFJ and its local partners jumped into action.

They organized a forum on press freedom and responsibility, inviting Gusmao to explain his remarks as one of the panelists.