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Students at the school in Manatutu say lessons taught in their indigenous language are easier to follow. Critics say using indigenous languages in schools delays fluency in languages used in business and government, and risks undermining national unity
Brendan Brady/IRIN

  • Students at the school in Manatutu say lessons taught in their indigenous language are easier to follow. Critics say using indigenous languages in schools delays fluency in languages used in business and government, and risks undermining national unity

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  • Credits Brendan Brady/IRIN
  • Themes Human Rights Conflict
  • Regions Timor-Leste

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