Ramos-Horta won't contest Timor poll

Former East Timor president Jose Ramos-Horta has announced he won't throw his hat in the ring again in the country's upcoming elections.

"I have received a lot of support. Appeals from across the country, political leaders, the church, led to me reflect on that, but I decided not to seek another term," Dr Ramos-Horta told the ABC.

East Timor goes to the polls in March.