Youth Mobilisation & Digital Rights: A new Timor-Leste report says over 80% of young people use social media, with Facebook leading—but fear is growing because the country still lacks a cybersecurity and data protection law, pushing people to self-censor (especially around the church, religion, and naming senior figures). Protest Dynamics: An invitation for protests spread through a Facebook post from a student union, drawing crowds without official letters; when talks dragged, frustration spilled into rock-throwing. Security Response: Police monitored protests with drones, interrogated some activists, and raided a home—yet social media pressure helped speed releases after arrests. Regional Context: ASEAN leaders also reiterated support for Timor-Leste’s 2029 ASEAN chairmanship bid, as the country moves ahead with plans for a new International Convention Centre in Dili.